ADVERTISEMENTs
-10”-x-5.jpg)
Gabbard revokes security clearances of 37 current, former US intelligence members
Gabbard has repeatedly alleged weaponization of the U.S. intelligence community, and last month, the U.S. Department of Justice said it was forming a strike force to assess her claims.
-
Reuters - Tue, 19, Aug 2025
- 17:14 EDT
- 33
.JPG)
FILE PHOTO: Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard looks on during a press briefing, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 23, 2025. / REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File photo
U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Aug. 19 that she directed the revocation of security clearances of 37 current and former intelligence professionals whom she accused of "politicizing and manipulating intelligence."
Gabbard said on X that the action was taken at President Donald Trump's direction.
Gabbard has repeatedly alleged weaponization of the U.S. intelligence community, and last month, the U.S. Department of Justice said it was forming a strike force to assess her claims.
Also Read: Gabbard does not rule out 2028 presidential run
Trump has leaped on recent comments from Gabbard in which she threatened to refer officials from the administration of Democratic former President Barack Obama to the Justice Department for prosecution over an intelligence assessment of Russian interference in U.S. elections.
Republican Trump has accused Obama, without providing evidence, of leading an effort to falsely tie him to Russia and undermine his 2016 presidential campaign. A spokesperson for Obama had denounced Trump's claims, saying, "These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction."
Gabbard says there was a "treasonous conspiracy" in 2016 by top Obama officials to undermine Trump, claims that Democrats called false and politically motivated. Trump won the 2016 election.
An assessment by the U.S. intelligence community published in January 2017 concluded that Russia, using social media disinformation, hacking, and Russian bot farms, sought to damage Democrat Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign and bolster Trump.
The assessment determined the actual impact was likely limited and showed no evidence that Moscow's efforts changed voting outcomes. Russia has denied it attempted to interfere in U.S. elections.
Related
.png)
.JPG)
.jpeg)
.JPG)
.JPG)
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
E Paper
ADVERTISEMENT
.jpg)
Video
Comments
Start the conversation
Become a member of New India Abroad to start commenting.
Sign Up Now
Already have an account? Login