Gabbard Accuses Reporter Amid Broader ODNI Criticism

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard accused Washington Post reporter Ellen Nakashima of harassing intelligence staff by using deceptive tactics, and also claimed that similar harassment had previously targeted her family. Gabbard described Nakashima's actions as part of a political operation aimed at undermining President Trump's agenda. The Washington Post and its executive editor, Matt Murray, defended Nakashima's journalistic practices and rejected the harassment claims as unfounded and personal. They emphasized that contacting sources is standard for reporters and that the media plays a critical role in holding government accountable. The incident comes amid intensifying tensions between the Trump administration and the press, with senior officials increasingly attacking journalists. The controversy also unfolds as Gabbard faces broader criticism of her leadership and congressional efforts to reduce her agency's size.