White House Defends Ouster of Official Critical of Trump

The transcript discusses the removal of Craig Deare from his position as US National Security senior director for Western Hemisphere affairs after he criticized President Trump and his administration. It explains the staffing structure of the National Security Council (NSC) and Deare's role, which was facilitated by Mike Flynn. Deare's critical comments, initially thought to be private, were leaked to the media, leading to his dismissal. The White House, through spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders, emphasized the need for staff to support the President. The incident raises questions about the freedom of federal employees to criticize the President without risking their jobs.

Who was Craig Dear and what role did he hold before being removed?

• A member of Congress

• US National Security senior director for Western Hemisphere affairs

• A journalist at Politico

• A White House spokesperson

What was the nature of Craig Dear's comments that led to his removal?

• He praised the president's policies

• He supported the president's family members

• He discussed classified information

• He criticized President Trump and his aides

How did the media become aware of Craig Dear's comments?

• They were published in a government report

• They were shared from a private think tank meeting

• They were leaked by a fellow NSC member

• They were officially released by the White House

What was Sarah Huckabee Sanders' stance on the removal of Craig Dear?

• She stated his job was to support the president

• She believed it was unjustified

• She suggested a review of the NSC policies

• She had no comment on the matter

What broader question does the situation with Craig Dear raise about federal employees?

• Whether they can criticize the president without job risk

• If they should receive higher salaries

• If they should work longer hours

• Whether they need more training