Incoming senior Trump administration officials have begun questioning career civil servants who work on the White House National Security Council about their political leanings, voting history, and social media activity related to the 2024 election. This move has raised concerns about potential loyalty tests and the removal of nonpolitical employees from the NSC.
Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, Trump's pick for national security adviser, has indicated his intention to replace all nonpolitical appointees and career intelligence officials on the NSC by Inauguration Day to ensure alignment with Trump's agenda. However, this could result in a loss of expertise and institutional knowledge at a critical time for U.S. foreign policy.
