Col. Vindman and the Trumpification of the National Security Council nyti.ms/38cKdpm Good article, but I am of three minds on this. One, removing LTC Vindman and others as retribution for doing their duty to the Constitution is WRONG. Heavy emphasis. Two, the president
2/ has the right to organize and direct the National Security Council as they see fit. Congress has not established any particular structure of the NSC, except for designating its permanent members, the number of staff, and appointment of a special advisor to run it. Here is the
3/ the entirety of the NSC from the NDAA for 2017. 
4/ Thus, how it is organized is up to the president. Now, Professor Gans is correct that the restructuring and downsizing is not in our national interest. Wholeheartedly agree. Three, the remedy is to elect a new president with the proper outlook, priorities, and policies. Or,
5/ Congress ought to create the legal structure and priorities, if that is constitutional.
