Despite U.S. intelligence assessments, including testimony from National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, stating Iran is not actively building a nuclear weapon, President Trump asserted Iran is close to obtaining one. This directly contradicted Gabbard’s testimony, aligning Trump instead with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s perspective. Trump’s dismissal of intelligence assessments reflects a pattern of disagreement with U.S. spy agencies throughout his presidency. Gabbard, however, claimed alignment with Trump’s position, attributing media misinterpretations to the discrepancy.
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Despite Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s testimony stating Iran wasn’t building a nuclear weapon, President Trump disagreed, asserting Iran was “very close” to possessing one. This contradicted the assessment of U.S. intelligence agencies, aligning Trump more with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s perspective. Administration officials attempted to reconcile the differing views, emphasizing Iran’s significant uranium enrichment. The discrepancy highlights a recurring pattern of Trump contradicting intelligence assessments, echoing past conflicts with U.S. intelligence leaders.
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National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard is reportedly exploring methods to reform President Trump’s intelligence briefings, aiming to increase engagement and trust. Proposed changes include a video format mirroring Fox News, incorporating more graphics and animations, and shifting content focus towards topics like economics and trade. These adjustments stem from Trump’s limited engagement with the current briefing format and his preference for visual media. However, Gabbard’s office vehemently denies these reports.
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National Intelligence Director Gabbard is exploring ways to revamp President Trump’s daily intelligence briefing (PDB) to better suit his preferences and address his distrust of intelligence officials. Proposed changes include creating a video version resembling a Fox News broadcast, incorporating more visuals and potentially game-like elements, and tailoring content to Trump’s policy interests, such as emphasizing economic issues. While the information itself would remain unchanged, the presentation aims to improve engagement and frequency. Critics, however, express concerns about potential politicization of the intelligence process.
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Leaked emails reveal that Tulsi Gabbard’s chief of staff, Joe Kent, pressured intelligence officials to revise a report on the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to align with President Trump’s statements on immigration. Kent sought to downplay the report’s findings contradicting Trump’s claim of Venezuelan government collusion with the gang, despite the National Intelligence Council’s conclusion that such collaboration was improbable. Subsequently, Gabbard fired two top intelligence officials following the report’s release and subsequent media coverage highlighting the discrepancies. This action prompted accusations of retaliation for producing analysis that contradicted the President’s political agenda.
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Emails reveal that Joe Kent, Tulsi Gabbard’s chief of staff, directed intelligence analysts to revise a February 26 assessment on the Venezuela-Tren de Aragua gang connection. This revision aimed to protect both President Trump and Gabbard from criticism stemming from the administration’s assertions about the gang. Kent’s April 3rd email explicitly stated the need to prevent the document’s use against them. Despite the revisions, the April 7th final memo still contradicted President Trump’s claims, highlighting the politicization of the intelligence process.
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard dismissed acting National Intelligence Council Chair Mike Collins and his deputy, Maria Langan-Riekhof, citing their opposition to President Trump. This followed the release of a declassified memo contradicting the administration’s justification for deporting Venezuelan immigrants. The firings, raising concerns among Democrats, prompted accusations that the intelligence community’s analysis is now contingent upon aligning with the President’s political agenda. Gabbard is simultaneously consolidating key intelligence operations, including the President’s Daily Brief, bringing them under more direct ODNI control.
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard dismissed the acting chair and deputy chair of the National Intelligence Council (NIC) following the release of an NIC report contradicting Trump administration claims about the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The report found that the Venezuelan government did not direct the gang’s activities in the U.S., countering the administration’s assertions used to justify suspending due process for Venezuelan migrants. The firings, reportedly based on accusations of anti-Trump bias, raised concerns about political influence on intelligence assessments. Gabbard’s office is moving the NIC to increase accountability, while critics allege the actions chill independent analysis and prioritize loyalty over truth.
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Former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard defended the Trump administration’s use of Signal, highlighting its secure communication capabilities while emphasizing the app’s prior use by Biden administration officials, including Jake Sullivan and Antony Blinken. Gabbard attributed the continued use to the app’s practicality for secure communication, stressing the need for secure options, despite recent “Signalgate” leaks revealing sensitive information shared within a Trump administration group chat. She criticized Democrats for overlooking this prior usage under the Biden administration.
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard asserted that federal employees confided in her that they were mandated to dedicate half their workday to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Gabbard argued this significant time commitment detracted from crucial intelligence work, potentially impairing the president’s access to timely and objective information. However, this claim was met with widespread skepticism and accusations of fabrication from numerous online commentators. The controversy follows a broader trend of the current administration’s efforts to curtail DEI programs within the federal government.
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