Former Colleagues Say New National Security Advisor is “Type A” Individual

Strong-willed and innovative, at times even iconoclastic, are the words being used to describe President Donald Trump’s choice for National Security Advisor, Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster, who replaces Lieutenant General Mike Flynn.

The Cipher Brief spoke with members of our network who have worked with McMaster and know him well to get a sense of how he will lead in this new position.

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