Trump aide Sebastian Gorka signals he's interested in top counterterrorism post [View all]

I cringe just seeing Gorka's name!!





Trump aide Sebastian Gorka signals he's interested in top counterterrorism post

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-aide-sebastian-gorka-signals-hes-interested-top-counterterrorism-post/?intcid=CNR-02-0623


Updated on: April 15, 2026 / 12:53 PM EDT / CBS News


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The position would place Gorka at the hub of the nation's counterterrorism enterprise at a time of unusual strain and redefinition across the national security apparatus. It has been moving toward an "America First" framework that emphasizes restraint abroad, despite Trump administration initiatives like the war with Iran and the removal and arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolàs Maduro.

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Joe Weirsky, a Marine veteran with special operations experience, is currently the acting director of the National Counterterrorism Center, following the resignation of Joe Kent. Kent, an Army Special Forces veteran, stepped down last month after breaking with Mr. Trump over the administration's move to begin military action against Iran — a decision that critics, including some within the president's own orbit, say clashes with campaign promises to avoid new foreign conflicts.

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The Washington Post first reported Wednesday that Gorka was angling for the top counterterrorism job. Contacted by CBS News, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence led by Tulsi Gabbard, a close ally of Kent, referred questions to the White House.

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If nominated to the position, Gorka would face a Senate confirmation vote.

A naturalized American citizen, Gorka was born in the United Kingdom to Hungarian parents and served as a national security strategist to Mr. Trump during his first term but departed shortly after John Kelly, a retired Marine general, took over as chief of staff.




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Assistant to the President for Counterterrorism Sebastian Gorka, center, with FBI Director Kash Patel, left, at the State Department on March 9, 2026. Brendan SMIALOWSKI /AFP via Getty Images