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The centre-right liberal VVD party, which is part of the Dutch government, swung behind a ban at the end of March, followed by another coalition party, NSC.

It was not clear if Gen Haugh and Ms Noble's removals were connected to those at the NSC.

Per the Times, Waltz made attempts to defend various NSC staffers.

Beyond concerns over Trump’s preference for loyalists over competent civil servants, a mass exodus of experienced NSC staffers could pose security challenges.

His comments drew Trump's ire, and Vindman was dismissed from his NSC job and saw his previously planned promotion derailed as retribution.