{"id":2645074,"date":"2026-08-14T11:18:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T15:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/national-security-advisor-central-to-iran-negotiations-to-leave-white-house\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T11:19:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T15:19:54","slug":"national-security-advisor-central-to-iran-negotiations-to-leave-white-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/national-security-advisor-central-to-iran-negotiations-to-leave-white-house\/","title":{"rendered":"National security advisor central to Iran negotiations to leave White House"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnational-security-advisor-central-to-iran-negotiations-to-leave-white-house%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2645074&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>White House <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-confirms-nonveteran-to-head-bidens-veterans-affairs-dept\/\" title=\"Senate Confirms Nonveteran To Head Biden\u2019s Veterans Affairs Dept\">deputy national security advisor<\/a> Andy Baker is departing from the Trump governance after playing a key role in Iran peace negotiations. Baker plans to leave in the coming weeks to spend more time with his family, having served longer than expected. His departure marks the second high-profile exit recently, following press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Baker, who previously advised Vice President JD Vance and participated in peace talks with Iran-including a brief ceasefire that eventually collapsed-was praised by colleagues as a talented and dedicated adviser.He is expected to transition to the private sector, possibly working with former Trump officials. The White House acknowledged his valuable contributions, while overall staff turnover in Trump\u2019s second term is notable at 53%, compared to 93% in his first term.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/white-house\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"8767\">White House<\/a> deputy <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/national-security\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"8754\">national security<\/a> advisor Andy Baker is exiting the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/trump-administration\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"339\">Trump administration <\/a>after playing a central role in peace negotiations with <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"100\">Iran<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baker is set to part ways with President<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"4\"> Donald Trump<\/a> in the coming weeks, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2026\/08\/14\/andy-baker-national-security-needham-sims\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2026\/08\/14\/andy-baker-national-security-needham-sims\"><em>Axios<\/em> reported<\/a> on Friday, marking the second high-profile departure from the White House this week. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Wednesday that she would be <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4685155\/karoline-leavitt-to-depart-white-house\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4685155\/karoline-leavitt-to-depart-white-house\/\">stepping down from her role<\/a> to spend more time with her family.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4687451\/national-security-advisor-iran-negotiations-leave-white-house\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>National security advisor central to Iran negotiations to leave White House<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4687388\/trump-no-greater-insult-dc-world-war-ii-memorial-vandalism\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump says \u2018no greater insult\u2019 than WWII memorial vandalism: \u2018We are on their trail\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4687355\/kennedy-center-board-vote-return-trump-venue\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Kennedy Center board votes to return Trump\u2019s name to venue\u2019s facade<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <em>Axios<\/em>, Baker will be departing for similar reasons, citing his desire to be closer to his family after staying in the role longer than expected. Baker previously served as national security advisor to Vice President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jd-vance\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"7658\">JD Vance,<\/a> and reportedly stayed in the role for additional time to ensure a smooth transition to successors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White House officials praised Baker as a valuable asset to the administration, with Vance calling him a \u201cexceptionally gifted, deeply thoughtful advisor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baker was a member of Washington\u2019s negotiation team in a series of peace talks with Iran. The national security advisor joined Vance, as well as special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff in April on a trip to Islamabad for discussions with Tehran.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those peace talks produced a 60-day ceasefire that included a highly contested memorandum of understanding. The framework ultimately crumbled with the U.S. and Iran blaming each other for violating the terms of agreement.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFrom day one, Andy has worked tirelessly to put America first and get deals done for the President around the world,\u201d Witkoff told the outlet of Baker.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baker was succeeded as Vance\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senators-say-its-time-for-al-jazeera-to-register-as-foreign-agent-of-qatar\/\" title=\"Senators urge Al Jazeera to register as Qatar&#039;s foreign agent.\">top national security advisor<\/a> by Cliff Sims, and worked along side Mike Needham, who will continue as deputy national security advisor. Reports suggest Baker will move into the private sector and work with another Trump national security alumni, Robert O\u2019Brien.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/washington-secrets\/4685939\/trump-karoline-leavitt-replacement-lined-up-white-house-press-operation\/\">TRUMP HAS HIS KAROLINE LEAVITT REPLACEMENT LINED UP AS HE RETOOLS WHITE HOUSE PRESS OPERATION<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to an analysis from the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brookings.edu\/articles\/tracking-turnover-in-the-second-trump-administration\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.brookings.edu\/articles\/tracking-turnover-in-the-second-trump-administration\/\">Brooking Institute<\/a>, Trump\u2019s second administration has a 53% turnover rate for White House staff. The turnover rate includes individuals who left under pressure, for other ventures, or due to promotions. Trump\u2019s first term had a 93% turnover rate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> reached out to the White House for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Andy Baker to leave Trump White House after Iran peace talks<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4130,"featured_media":2645075,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP26222728485136.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[73212,50611,32127],"class_list":["post-2645074","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-iran-negotiations","tag-national-security-2","tag-white-house"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP26222728485136.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2645074","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4130"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2645074"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2645074\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2645080,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2645074\/revisions\/2645080"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2645075"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2645074"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2645074"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2645074"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}