Gabbard Cracks Down on Leaks to Liberal Media

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has announced a crackdown on intelligence leaks, particularly those to liberal media outlets like NBC News, The Washington Post, and Huffington Post. Gabbard stated that politically motivated leaks undermine national security and are thus unacceptable. She emphasized that such leaks have become frequent due to a lack of accountability, but her office is now aggressively pursuing recent offenders within the Intelligence Community. Gabbard highlighted several specific instances of leaks involving information on U.S. foreign policy, including Israel, Iran, and Russia. The crackdown is viewed within the broader context of the Trump administration's contentious relationship with the media, which has included threats against outlets critical of the administration. Gabbard's efforts align with her promise to depoliticize intelligence and restore trust in national security operations.