DNI Gabbard Revokes Security Clearances of 37 US Intelligence Officials

President Donald Trump, through Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, has revoked the security clearances of 37 current and former intelligence officials accused of abusing public trust by politicizing intelligence, leaking classified information without authorization, and violating analytic standards. This action, announced on Tuesday, targets individuals involved in politically sensitive investigations, including those linked to the 2017 intelligence report on Russian interference and the 2020 election security briefings. Gabbard emphasized that holding a security clearance is a privilege contingent on upholding the Constitution and national security, and that the revocations aim to restore accountability and trust within the intelligence community. The officials affected include high-profile figures such as Stephanie O’Sullivan, Vinh Nguyen, and Shelby Pierson, with some having previously supported impeachment inquiries or investigations that drew criticism from President Trump. The administration has not released detailed evidence supporting the allegations, and critics argue the move may be retaliatory and unprecedented in scale. This decision reflects ongoing tensions over intelligence assessments and their perceived politicization during Trump's presidency.