Dozens fired from White House National Security Council, report says

Dozens of staff members at the White House National Security Council (NSC) have been dismissed without prior notice, according to a report by The Washington Post. Citing multiple sources familiar with the matter, the paper said the Trump administration has initiated a significant reduction in the council’s personnel.

The move reportedly includes both career officials and political appointees, although the exact number of those affected has not been disclosed. The layoffs are said to be part of a broader restructuring effort, aimed at streamlining the NSC’s operations and refocusing its strategic priorities.

Sources told The Washington Post that the dismissals were abrupt, with several employees being escorted out of the building the same day. Some of those let go had served across multiple administrations, adding to concerns over the potential loss of institutional knowledge.

The White House has not yet officially commented on the report. The shake-up comes at a time of mounting global challenges and increased demand on U.S. national security coordination.