The Strategic Initiatives Group is was headed by [[Steve Bannon]],<ref>http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/20/susan-rice-urges-hr-mcmaster-get-rid-stephen-banno/ </ref> who was ousted from the [[National Security Council]] staff within weeks, and McMaster's deputy, K.T. McFarland's departure was announced days later. | The Strategic Initiatives Group is was headed by [[Steve Bannon]],<ref>http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/20/susan-rice-urges-hr-mcmaster-get-rid-stephen-banno/ </ref> who was ousted from the [[National Security Council]] staff within weeks, and McMaster's deputy, K.T. McFarland's departure was announced days later. |