Trump national security aide McFarland may become envoy to Singapore - official

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Trump national security aide McFarland may become envoy to Singapore - official

REUTERS

 

PALM BEACH, Fla. (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s deputy national security adviser, K.T. McFarland, is expected to step down and has been offered the position of U.S. ambassador to Singapore, a U.S. official said on Sunday.

 

The move comes as Trump's national security adviser, H.R. McMaster, retools the national security team he inherited from retired General Michael Flynn, who resigned as Trump's first national security adviser in February.

 

The 65-year-old McFarland is a former national security analyst for Fox News and was one of Trump's original hires after he was elected president on Nov. 8.

 

News of her pending departure came less than a week after Trump removed his chief strategist, Steve Bannon, from a seat on the National Security Council at the urging of McMaster.

 

Flynn was forced to resign on Feb. 13 over his contacts with Russia's ambassador to the United States, Sergei Kislyak, prior to Trump taking office on Jan. 20.

 

(Reporting by Steve Holland; Editing by James Dalgleish)

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2017-04-10

[JulesMad]

As soon as I read the word 'Trump' I know it is more bullshit from the Great Hypocrite Liar...

[Srikcir]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

 McFarland, is expected to step down

Another loser on Team Bannon. McMaster is cleaning house and Trump is complicit.

[ilostmypassword]

You gotta hand it to Trump. With so many right reasons to choose from, he manages to go after Bannon and his people for a wrong one. Namely, Bannon's opposition to the Syria strike. Go Trump!

[Ramen087]

Actually this is a good move for a person with skills to be exploited in the diplomatic arena. With Flynn out KT's style/expertise wasn't a fit any longer. Redeploying her skill set makes sense.  I expect her to be approved for the position. Good for her to accept this change with dignity and grace,  I hope she fares well if she decides to accept the nomination.

[ilostmypassword]

3 minutes ago, Ramen087 said:

Actually this is a good move for a person with skills to be exploited in the diplomatic arena. With Flynn out KT's style/expertise wasn't a fit any longer. Redeploying her skill set makes sense.  I expect her to be approved for the position. Good for her to accept this change with dignity and grace,  I hope she fares well if she decides to accept the nomination.

You mean with Flynn gone there was no longer a need for a fellow paranoic?