DNI Gabbard Pushes Controversial Conspiracy Claims Amid Intelligence Criticism

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has revived longstanding conspiracy theories by suggesting the possible existence of extraterrestrial life and hinting at classified information regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena, while also refusing to rule out that Jeffrey Epstein may have been an intelligence asset. Gabbard has faced significant criticism and pushback from intelligence officials and analysts after releasing a report claiming a conspiracy by the Obama administration to undermine President Donald Trump's 2016 victory, a claim widely dismissed as baseless and contradicted by multiple investigations. Despite internal objections from the CIA and other agencies about declassifying sensitive information, Gabbard reportedly overrode these concerns with President Trump's backing. Conservative media and Republican figures have embraced her allegations as proof of a political hoax, while independent analyses and officials from both parties have called her claims ludicrous and unsupported. Gabbard has used her platform to divert attention from controversies surrounding Trump by promoting these conspiracy theories, including efforts to discredit investigations into Russia's interference in the 2016 election. Her interviews on various platforms reveal her willingness to entertain and amplify unsubstantiated theories, fueling further political polarization and debate over intelligence transparency.