As President Joe Biden prepares to deliver a final foreign policy speech, the incoming administration is signaling a shift in staffing at the National Security Council (NSC). The new national security team is planning to replace nonpolitical career appointees with their own selections.
Career officials currently detailed to Biden's NSC are reportedly being questioned about their loyalty, including their voting history and political contributions. These officials are typically detailed from various government agencies to provide expertise to the White House for a two-year term.
While continuity in national security concerns is usually maintained through the retention of detailees during a presidential transition, the incoming administration is expected to bring in new appointees aligned with their agenda.
Trump's incoming national security adviser has indicated that current detailees will be sent back to their home agencies to make way for new appointees. Efforts to identify individuals who support the new administration's goals have intensified, with inquiries into voting records and social media activity.
The impending changes in staffing at the NSC could introduce uncertainty as Biden prepares to hand off ongoing global conflicts and address other international challenges.
When asked about the potential changes, Biden's national security adviser expressed caution, stating that he would reserve judgment until the new administration's plans are revealed.
As the transition of power approaches, the NSC's composition is set to undergo significant adjustments, reflecting the incoming administration's priorities and objectives.
