United States National Security Advisor facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Incumbent Jake Sullivan since January 20, 2021
Executive Office of the President
Member of	National Security Council Homeland Security Council
Reports to	President of the United States
Appointer	President of the United States
Constituting instrument	National Security Presidential Memorandum
Formation	1953
First holder	Robert Cutler
Deputy	Deputy National Security Advisor (DNSA)

The National Security Advisor, officially known as the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, serves as the top advisor to the President of the United States on national security issues. This person serves on the National Security Council within the President's Executive Office.

The National Security Advisor is appointed by the President, and does not have to be approved by the United States Senate. The current National Security Advisor is Jake Sullivan.

List of National Security Advisors and the Presidents under whom they served:

See also

In Spanish: Consejero de Seguridad Nacional (Estados Unidos) para niños