Both HR McMaster and John Kelly are military men considered by US political observers as moderating influences on the president by imposing a routine on the White House. Asked about sources saying that either National Security Adviser McMaster or Chief of Staff Kelly, or both, might be leaving, White House spokesman Raj Shah on Thursday did not address the possibility. White House officials were working to find a compromise that would allow Kushner to continue his work as a senior adviser to Trump, another source familiar with the situation said, also speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal White House matters. Kelly declined to comment on anybody’s specific security clearance. McMaster’s support for Kelly on the security clearance issue is only his latest difference with Trump.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 23, 2018 04:52 UTC