“President Trump monitored the situation overnight at Mar-a-Lago alongside members of his national security team,” she said.

“Prior to the attacks, Secretary (of State Marco) Rubio called all members of the Gang of Eight to provide congressional notification, and he was able to reach and brief seven of the eight members.

The President and his national security team will continue to closely monitor the situation throughout the day.“

The “Gang of Eight” is an intelligence committee of Senate and House of Representatives leaders from both parties who are traditionally briefed on major national security actions.