President Trump bids farewell to his veteran national security aide, Robert Gabriel, marking the end of a significant chapter in his administration.
Announcing his departure, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles shared that Gabriel is set to embark on “new chapters,” signaling a fresh direction for his career.
Gabriel has been serving as the principal deputy national security advisor, collaborating closely with Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio.
Expressing her sentiments on X, Wiles remarked, “Today is a day I hoped would not come,” lauding Gabriel as “young, brilliant, and talented.”
In her heartfelt message, Trump’s Ice Maiden highlighted his transition to a new phase, acknowledging his contributions with warmth.
Having spent over a decade with Trump, Gabriel, now in his early 30s, played a pivotal role during the campaign and the White House transition, standing steadfastly by Trump’s side.
He played a ‘pivotal policy role’ during Trump’s first 100 days to ‘great success,’ she added.
Wiles continued to call him a ‘trusted confidant’ and ‘dear friend.’
Gabriel got his first stint working for Trump in 2015.
President Trump has lost his longtime national security aide, Robert Gabriel. The White House insider is moving on to ‘new chapters,’ according to a post shared by White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
Gabriel (third from the left) is leaving his post as Principal Deputy National Security Advisor, working under Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio
Gabriel (center) got his first stint working for Trump in 2015
He continued on during the 2016 campaign and Trump’s first and second term and worked hand-in-hand with Wiles during his last term, taking on a big role with the transition team.
‘Susie and Gabriel are in lockstep – she doesn’t do anything without him so this is a huge loss,’ a source close to the White House explained. ‘He really ran the campaign for Wiles and was on the road constantly.’
Another source called him ‘irreplaceable.’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted on X, congratulating Gabriel and applauding all his efforts.
‘I am proud of the outstanding leadership Robert Gabriel has delivered as Principal Deputy National Security Advisor,’ he posted.
‘In just one year, he has supercharged the White House NSC, accelerated interagency work on President Trump’s top priorities, and partnered with the Cabinet to achieve historic wins.’
Rubio added that Gabriel’s deep bench of skills, including foreign policy expertise, connections in government and ‘unmatched ability to solve complex problems’ made him successful.
‘I am grateful for his service and friendship,’ Rubio said.
Gabriel joined the NSC shortly after Mike Waltz’s departure as National Security Advisor in May 2025.
A source close to Gabriel describes him as someone who ‘doesn’t like the limelight’ and helped run a ‘leaner operation’ at the NSC.
Before working in the administration, Gabriel worked at Fox News as an associate producer.
Gabriel continued on during the 2016 campaign and Trump’s first and second term and worked hand-in-hand with Wiles during his last term, taking on a big role with the transition team
Wiles continued on, saying he has ‘achieved great success,’ calling him a ‘trusted confidant’ and ‘dear friend’
Rubio added that Gabriel’s deep bench of skills, including foreign policy expertise, connections in government, and ‘unmatched ability to solve complex problems’ made him successful
