Gabbard Confronts CIA Officials Over Threats To Leak National Security Information

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is taking a strong stance against intelligence officials suspected of threatening to leak classified information in response to the Trump administration’s reforms. In a direct response, she criticized these individuals for attempting to use media outlets to manipulate public perception while jeopardizing national security.

Gabbard, appearing on Fox News, called attention to reports that disgruntled CIA agents are openly suggesting they may sell U.S. intelligence to foreign adversaries. She accused them of using CNN as their platform to push their grievances, saying they are “exposing themselves” by making indirect threats through the media.

She reinforced that her focus is on ensuring intelligence agencies are staffed by professionals dedicated to protecting the nation. Gabbard also revealed that her tough stance has encouraged whistleblowers to come forward with more information about misconduct inside intelligence agencies.

Beyond the security threats posed by CIA officials, Gabbard also addressed an internal scandal involving explicit chats among intelligence employees. More than 100 staffers were identified for participating in inappropriate discussions on a classified NSA-operated communication network. The chatrooms, labeled “LBTQA” and “IC_Pride_TWG,” were shut down following Trump’s executive order rolling back DEI programs.

Deputy Chief of Staff Alexa Henning confirmed that intelligence agencies were directed to identify the employees responsible, revoke their security clearances, and proceed with terminations by the end of the week. Gabbard emphasized that taxpayer-funded intelligence operations must remain focused on their core mission, not personal activities or political agendas.

Meanwhile, the CIA is expected to implement the most significant personnel shakeup in decades, targeting employees involved in DEI initiatives. The agency has already moved to eliminate several DEI-related groups as part of broader efforts to restructure intelligence work.