Tensions Rise: Rumors of Gabbard’s Ouster Swirl

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Deep state actors in the intelligence community are leaking false Russia narratives to sabotage President Trump’s peace plan and a potential $2 trillion trade deal, according to DNI Tulsi Gabbard.

Story Highlights

Gabbard accuses IC of weaponizing leaks to prolong Ukraine war despite no U.S. interest.
Trump’s administration faces internal resistance from career officials blocking de-escalation.
Firings and clearance revocations signal pushback against politicized intelligence.
Rumors of Gabbard’s firing circulate amid tensions over Iran testimony.

Gabbard’s AmericaFest Accusations

U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard spoke at TPUSA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix around January 2026. She charged deep state elements within the intelligence community with fabricating Russia threats. These actors leak information to mainstream media, aiming to derail President Trump’s Ukraine-Russia peace efforts. Gabbard highlighted a potential $2 trillion trade deal at risk. She linked prolonged conflict to money laundering of U.S. aid, serving no American interest.

Historical Precedents of IC Politicization

Gabbard’s critique draws from past intelligence failures like the 2002 Iraq WMD assessments and 2016 Russia collusion narratives. Career officials prioritized policy over evidence in those cases. Under Trump 2.0, resistance manifests in Ukraine and Iran de-escalation blocks. Biden-era policies escalated the Ukraine war, per Gabbard. Trump’s pivot seeks peace amid rising U.S. gas prices and global disruptions hurting families.

Key Firings and Resignations

In May 2025, Gabbard dismissed National Intelligence Council acting chair Mike Collins and deputy Maria Langan-Riekhof. Their memo opposed Trump’s Venezuela gang ties assessment. August 2025 saw her revoke security clearances for 37 officials, including congressional staff, without White House notice. On March 17, 2026, Joe Kent resigned as National Counterterrorism Center Director. He protested Iran war pressures absent imminent threats, aligning with Gabbard’s evidence-based stance.

Senators Mark Warner and Jon Ossoff questioned Gabbard’s March 18, 2026, Senate testimony. She skipped remarks on Iran nuclear claims, citing time limits. Critics accused evasion to avoid contradicting Trump. CIA Director John Ratcliffe affirmed Iran threats, revealing IC divisions. These clashes echo Trump-era FBI resistance and deepen public distrust in unelected bureaucrats.

Tulsi Gabbard Spells Out How Intelligence Community Concocted a Fake Narrative and Congress RAN With Ithttps://t.co/GI29FFYhrH pic.twitter.com/BkHPW5MT2g

— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) April 13, 2026

Current Tensions and Implications

Early April 2026 rumors suggest Trump polls his Cabinet on firing Gabbard after her testimony. The White House labels reports fake news yet defends her actions amid frustrations over unnotified clearances. Short-term effects include eroded IC morale and delayed peace talks. Long-term, reforms could align intelligence with policy or entrench divides. Taxpayers bear Ukraine aid waste costs while a Russia deal promises economic gains.

Conservatives and liberals alike grow frustrated with federal failures. Elites prioritize self-preservation over American interests, from endless wars to fiscal mismanagement. Gabbard’s fight exposes how deep state tactics undermine limited government and peace through strength. Veterans like her and Kent demand accountability, resonating with citizens chasing the American Dream amid elite corruption.