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Trump’s Slimmed-Down Security Team Left U.S. Unprepared for Iran Conflict
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50% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 17, 2026
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CNN says Donald Trump weakened the National Security Council, then relied on a small inner circle during planning for confrontation with Iran. The result, according to the report, was poor interagency coordination and a serious underestimation of Iran’s response and its threat to the Strait of Hormuz.
- 01Trump cut the National Security Council staff from about 200 to less than half.
- 02Laura Loomer reportedly pushed for some of the cuts.
- 03Trump relied on Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff instead of the NSC.
- 04CNN says U.S. officials underestimated Iran’s missile retaliation and Hormuz threat.
- 05The White House said the council is now more effective and the president makes final decisions.
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