DNI Gabbard Reveals Covert CIA Officer Among 37 Cleared Officials

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard recently revoked security clearances for 37 current and former intelligence officials, many of whom were involved in investigations of Russian interference in the 2016 election or had called for President Donald Trump's impeachment. However, Gabbard inadvertently revealed the identity of an undercover CIA officer on social media when she posted the list publicly without consulting the CIA, raising concerns about operational security and foreign relations. The CIA was reportedly blindsided by the release and had no meaningful input beforehand, intensifying tensions between Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe. Critics, including former CIA officials, condemned Gabbard's actions as reckless and politically motivated, accusing her of weaponizing intelligence for political purposes and acting to please President Trump. This incident follows a prior clash in which Gabbard declassified a CIA report on Russian election interference against the agency's wishes, further exacerbating the strained relationship between the ODNI and CIA. Gabbard's office defended the revocations as necessary to prevent abuse and politicization of intelligence.