Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard finds herself in the most significant confrontation with President Donald Trump since assuming her role in the administration.
The conflict stems from Gabbard’s decision to release an unauthorized video statement claiming Iran has moved “closer than ever before” to acquiring nuclear weapons capability.
The video triggered immediate backlash from the White House, including direct criticism from President Trump himself.
Gabbard now reportedly sits on the sidelines as Trump considers what could become the defining foreign policy action of his second presidential term.
Sources within the administration report that Gabbard has been excluded from critical “war room” sessions where military commanders present intelligence assessments on Iran’s nuclear program and potential locations of weapons development facilities.
These high-level meetings also include strategic planning for possible American military intervention in Iran.
Trump maintains he will delay his final decision on military action until the final moment.
Senior administration officials describe escalating friction between Gabbard and White House leadership.
The tension reached such heights that Vice President J.D. Vance felt compelled to publicly defend Gabbard against speculation about her potential dismissal, Trending Politics outlined.
The dispute became public knowledge when Trump dismissed Gabbard’s congressional testimony regarding Iran’s