Within a day of his appointment on Monday, General McMaster was popping into offices to introduce himself to the council’s professional staff members. In his language, General McMaster is closer to the positions of former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush. The schisms within the administration could be aired publicly if the Senate Armed Services Committee exercises a right to hold a confirmation hearing for General McMaster. Senator John McCain, the committee’s chairman and a strong supporter of General McMaster, has not said whether he wants to hold a hearing. Mr. Wittig declined to discuss the meeting, while Mr. Bannon did not respond to a request for comment.

Source: New York Times February 25, 2017 01:13 UTC