Trump’s Intelligence Chief is hunting down Deep State leakers who have been undermining national security. Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat, is now working her hardest to undo the damage done by Deep State actors representing her former party.
At a glance:
• Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, announced a major crackdown on leaks from the intelligence community
• She cited specific examples of sensitive information leaked to media outlets including Huffington Post, Washington Post, and NBC
• Gabbard emphasized that politically motivated leaks undermine national security and will not be tolerated
• She was sworn in last month and stressed that the intelligence community must focus on its national security mission
• Senator Tom Cotton praised Gabbard’s efforts to end leaking and the weaponization of the Intelligence Community
Gabbard Takes Aim at Intelligence Community Leakers
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s Director of National Intelligence, has launched an aggressive campaign to identify and prosecute leakers within the intelligence community. The former Congresswoman issued a stern warning to those who have been selectively disclosing classified information for political purposes.
Gabbard highlighted several recent unauthorized leaks that have compromised national security, including classified information shared with the Huffington Post, details on Israel-Iran relations provided to the Washington Post, and disclosures about U.S.-Russia relations to NBC News. She made it clear that such breaches would not be tolerated under her leadership.
Our nation’s Intelligence Community must be focused on our national security mission. Politically motivated leaks undermine our national security and the trust of the American people, and will not be tolerated.
Unfortunately, such leaks have become commonplace with no…
— DNI Tulsi Gabbard (@DNIGabbard) March 14, 2025
“Our nation’s Intelligence Community must be focused on our national security mission,” Gabbard stated firmly. She emphasized that politically motivated leaks severely undermine this mission and create potential dangers for American interests.
The DNI has received strong support from Republican lawmakers who have long complained about the weaponization of intelligence agencies against conservative politicians and causes. Senator Tom Cotton praised Gabbard’s decisive action against what many Republicans see as a Deep State effort to sabotage the Trump administration.
Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard put leakers in the Intelligence Community (IC) on notice Friday, vowing that her office will “aggressively” pursue those who are leaking classified and confidential information …https://t.co/CWAGYQUJ8X
— American Greatness (@theamgreatness) March 14, 2025
Addressing Specific Breaches and Enforcement
Gabbard specifically mentioned multiple instances of unauthorized disclosures that have occurred recently, providing a concerning picture of just how prevalent leaking has become within the intelligence community. She highlighted information leaked to The Record about National Counterintelligence and Security Center activities, demonstrating the wide-ranging nature of these security breaches.
The Director of National Intelligence warned that the unauthorized disclosure of classified information is not only a breach of trust but also a violation of federal law. She has made it clear that those responsible will be identified and face appropriate consequences for compromising national security.
Gabbard was sworn in just last month after being nominated by President Trump, who has repeatedly criticized intelligence community leaks throughout his first term. The President has expressed confidence that Gabbard will restore integrity to intelligence operations and eliminate politically motivated leaking.
Reforming Intelligence Community Culture
Gabbard’s crackdown comes as part of a broader effort to reform the culture within America’s intelligence agencies.
Since taking office, Gabbard has focused on ensuring intelligence agencies remain apolitical and focus solely on their national security mission. Her background as a military veteran has informed her approach to leadership at the DNI, where she has stressed discipline and adherence to protocol.
She might have been a surprising pick by Trump, but she’s proving she was a good one.
