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White House Deputy National Security Adviser Andy Baker to Depart Post

Baker's exit reduces the number of senior career foreign policy officials in the Trump National Security Council at a moment when several international policy decisions remain pending.

The Congressional Times · August 14, 2026

White House deputy national security adviser Andy Baker is preparing to leave his position within the coming weeks, according to a person familiar with the matter, as reported by Bloomberg on August 14, 2026. Baker has been identified as one of the Trump administration's principal foreign policy decision makers within the National Security Council structure.

The White House has not issued a formal statement confirming Baker's departure as of the publication of this report. The circumstances surrounding his exit, including whether it is voluntary or administratively directed, are not known at this time. A formal separation notice or White House personnel announcement would be the public record that would clarify those circumstances.

Baker's role as deputy national security adviser placed him within the senior staff of the National Security Council, a body established under 50 U.S.C. Section 3021. The NSC advises the president on the integration of domestic, foreign, and military policies relating to national security. The deputy national security adviser position does not require Senate confirmation, meaning no congressional record documents his appointment or departure.

The timeline of Baker's exit, the identity of a potential successor, and whether the position will be filled before his departure remain unknown. A White House personnel announcement or an updated NSC organizational chart, both of which are public documents when released, would provide those details. No lobbying disclosure, FEC filing, or court record is associated with this personnel matter as of this report.

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