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  1. JD Vance, Cliff Sims, and Elise Stefanik are among several individuals being considered for the permanent Director of National Intelligence (DNI) role.

Andy Baker was personally involved in negotiations with Iran. Cliff Sims replaced Baker as national security adviser, while Baker is expected to join O’Brien in the private sector.

9 reports, 4 independent Updated Aug 18
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Andy Baker was personally involved in negotiations with Iran. Cliff Sims replaced Baker as national security adviser, while Baker is expected to join O’Brien in the private sector.

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  1. Succession in the national security apparatus following Iran negotiations.1 source
  2. Vance warned European leaders about risks following Cliff Sims replacing Andy Baker as his adviser.1 source
  3. Baker, NSA to Trump, was involved in Iran negotiations and served as Vance's foreign policy contact.1 source

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  • Cliff Sims

    American entrepreneur, author, and former official

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