Spicer: 'Utter Nonsense' That NSC Memo Downgrades DNI

The video addresses misreporting about the National Security Council (NSC) and the Principals Committee. It clarifies that the roles of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Director of National Intelligence have not been downgraded. The video compares NSC memos from 2001, 2009, and 2017, highlighting their consistency, with the only change being the addition of the Director of National Intelligence. The Principals Committee's composition remains unchanged, debunking claims of any downgrades.

What is the role of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the NSC meetings according to the memo?

• They are welcome to attend all NSC meetings.

• They are only advisors and do not attend meetings.

• They are required to attend only military-related meetings.

• They are excluded from all NSC meetings.

Which years' NSC memos are compared to highlight consistency in language?

• 2001, 2005, 2010

• 2001, 2009, 2017

• 2005, 2012, 2017

• 2009, 2012, 2015

What is the only addition to the NSC memo language since 2001?

• The inclusion of the Secretary of State

• The removal of the Vice President

• The addition of the Director of National Intelligence

• The inclusion of the Secretary of Defense

How does the 2017 Principals Committee differ from the 2001 version?

• It is identical except for the word 'also'.

• It includes more members.

• It has a different advisory role.

• It excludes the Director of National Intelligence.

What is the main argument against the claim of downgrades in the memo?

• The memo explicitly states downgrades.

• The language has changed significantly.

• The roles have been expanded.

• The language is identical to previous memos.