160 national security staffers sent home | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

48% : "It is entirely appropriate for Mr. Waltz to ensure NSC personnel are committed to implementing President Trump's America First agenda to protect our national security and wisely use the tax dollars of America's working men and women.
46% : Trump, a Republican, is sidelining these nonpolitical subject matter experts on topics that range from counterterrorism to global climate policy at a time when the United States is dealing with a disparate set of complicated foreign policy matters, including conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
45% : " FILE - Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., speaks during a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Capitol Hill, Feb. 29, 2024, in Washington.
39% : The officials declined to comment on the ultimate number of personnel -- nonpolitical detailees as well as political appointees -- whom Trump and Waltz would like to see as part of the council once the review is completed.

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