The Trump administration has sidelined around 160 National Security Council detailees, directing them to work from home while the staff review aligns with Trump's agenda. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz aims for a more efficient and supportive team, shifting focus towards personnel believed to better fit the administration's objectives on national security and foreign policy. The move raises concerns about the removal of subject matter experts during critical foreign policy challenges, including Ukraine and Middle East conflicts. The reorganization reflects a historical trend of undermining nonpartisan civil service expertise within the NSC.