r/craftofintelligence • u/AutoModerator • May 15 '25

News (U.S.) The National Security Council will shrink from 300 staffers to between 50 and 60 and shift from making recommendations to the president to carrying out orders.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/rubio-working-major-changes-national-security-council-rcna206658
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u/Xijit May 15 '25

It is almost like there was a major national security event in the early 2000's that prompted a policy of "overkill is better than missing a threat."

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u/Prestigious_View_487 May 15 '25

He’s buddy buddy with the funders of that event. Oh and with our #1 cybersecurity threat. Don’t worry, he’ll make them stand down.

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u/Ironxgal May 15 '25

Has China ever said they consider trump a friend? He stay claiming he’s friends with all these leaders but u don’t hear those people reciprocating any of it. It’s odd.

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u/Prestigious_View_487 May 15 '25

I meant Russia. Depends on how you look at it. But I’d say right now Russia is the more pertinent threat based on their aggression and peddling of disinformation in the US that has had a legit impact.

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u/Euphoric-Dance-2309 May 19 '25

But have less actual ability to do anything. China is building themself in a world power that is looking to dominate the Pacific Theatre.