The Wall Street Journal published on 30 August 2025 an article titled "Trump Turns to Small Group of Advisers, Shrinks National Security Council" by Alexander Ward and Robbie Gramer.
The Trump administration has downgraded the role of the National Security Council and reduced the staff to less than 150 compared to about 400 in previous administrations. The change leaves President Trump reliant on a handful of senior advisers for guidance on foreign policy.
