Trump removes Bannon from National Security Council

A new memorandum about the composition of the NSC was published in Federal Register today

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White House counselor and chief strategist Steve Bannon. Photo: Reuters
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Last Updated : Apr 05 2017 | 10:19 PM IST
US President Donald Trump has removed chief strategist Steve Bannon from the National Security Council, reversing a controversial early decision to give Bannon access to the high-level meetings.

A new memorandum about the composition of the NSC was published in the Federal Register today.

The memo no longer lists the chief strategist as a member of the Principal's Committee, a group of high-ranking officials that convene to discuss pressing national security priorities.

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The new memo also restores the director of national intelligence and the Joint Chiefs chairman to the Principal's Committee.

Bannon's addition to the NSC sparked concerns from Trump critics, who said it was inappropriate for the political adviser to play a role on national security matters.

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First Published: Apr 05 2017 | 9:43 PM IST

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