It is clarified that the reason for the suspension could be an investigation related to security issues.

The publication said that Peak, the US National Security Council (NSS) and the White House refused to comment on the situation.

“We do not discuss personal issues,” the SNB said.

In October 2019, U.S. leader Donald Trump announced the resignation of Kevin Makalinan from the post of acting head of the US Department of Homeland Security (IMB).