Leftist rumors claim President Trump fired DNI Tulsi Gabbard over Iran testimony, but she’s aggressively purging deep state holdovers under his direct orders, debunking fake news attacks on his administration.
Story Snapshot
- Gabbard remains firmly in place as DNI, revoking clearances from 37 officials and firing National Intelligence Council heads for politicizing intelligence.
- Partisan YouTube video spreads baseless claim of Trump firing Gabbard, rooted in unverified Iran dispute rumors contradicted by credible reports.
- Trump authorizes Gabbard’s task force to root out deep state bias, aligning with America First mandate to clean up federal bureaucracy.
- Ongoing purges signal victory against intelligence weaponization, though nominee delays slow full reforms.
Gabbard’s Aggressive Purge of Deep State Elements
Tulsi Gabbard, confirmed as Director of National Intelligence in 2025, launched the Director’s Initiative Group in April to probe intelligence weaponization. She oversees 18 agencies and acts on Trump’s directive to eliminate politicization echoing past abuses like the 2016 Russia hoax. On a recent Tuesday in August 2025, Gabbard revoked security clearances and terminated 37 officials for leaking, politicizing intelligence, and tradecraft violations. She released an unclassified document listing names, emphasizing clearances as a privilege, not a right.
Firings Target Anti-Trump Holdovers
Gabbard fired National Intelligence Council Chair Mike Collins and Deputy Langaniekh for alleged anti-Trump bias and ties to past opponents like Michael Morrell, who signed the 2020 Hunter Biden laptop disinformation letter. She relocated the NIC directly under ODNI control to centralize oversight. Earlier in May 2025, two bureaucrats lost jobs over an MS-13 gang intel leak. These moves refer cases to the DOJ for prosecution, deterring future abuses while enforcing accountability.
Debunking Partisan Firing Rumors
No credible evidence supports claims of Trump firing Gabbard; a partisan YouTube video from Defeat Republicans Network alleges dissatisfaction over her Senate testimony on Iran threats and Joe Kent’s unconfirmed resignation. This narrative recycles 2020 Soleimani context without documents or mainstream backing. Pro-Trump sources confirm her alignment, with whistleblowers praising the purges as essential to combat deep state undermining. Gabbard restores the “sacred trust” of constitutional oaths.
Short-term disruptions hit operations as fired officials surrender access, but long-term gains strengthen Trump-aligned control and transparency. Delays in ODNI nominees like principal deputy and NCTC director hinder momentum, yet the reforms bolster America’s intelligence integrity against globalist leaks.
Victory for America First Reforms
These actions fulfill Trump’s promise to dismantle deep state remnants, protecting national security from internal sabotage. Conservatives applaud the pushback against weaponized intelligence that fueled past hoaxes and leaks. While Iran rumors swirl amid 2026 foreign policy tensions, Gabbard’s role underscores commitment to peace through strength without endless wars. True patriots see this as reclaiming government for the people, not unelected bureaucrats.
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Trump administration fires 37 officials for politicizing intelligence
Gabbard fires deep state heads of National Intelligence Council to root out politicization of intel
