DNI Tulsi Gabbard Revokes Clearances for 37 Intelligence Officials

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has revoked the security clearances of 37 current and former intelligence officials, including an undercover senior CIA officer with extensive experience on Russia and Eurasia, without prior consultation with the CIA. This move, directed by President Donald Trump, targets officials accused of politicizing intelligence, leaking classified information, and betraying their oath to uphold national security, particularly those involved in assessments related to Russia's interference in the 2016 election or who supported calls for Trump's impeachment. The CIA was reportedly blindsided by the inclusion of the undercover officer, raising concerns about risks to cover procedures and international relations. Gabbard's actions have sparked criticism for politicizing the clearance process and deviating from established laws and policies designed to protect intelligence personnel. Agencies have been instructed to immediately terminate access for those affected and report back to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The administration defends the revocations as necessary to maintain nonpartisan, fact-driven intelligence work and uphold the integrity of national security.