Revocation of Security Clearances: Tulsi Gabbard Targets 37 US Intelligence Officials
In a controversial move, Tulsi Gabbard has stripped security clearances from numerous intelligence officials, sparking debate over politicization within the government.
In a sweeping action approved by President Trump, Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, has revoked the security clearances of 37 current and former US intelligence officials. The officials are accused of politicizing intelligence for personal or partisan gain, though the memo did not provide specific evidence of wrongdoing. Among the officials affected are staff members who served under former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. Gabbard emphasized that security clearances are privileges that should not be misused and stated that those whobetray their oath to the Constitution have broken the public's trust. However, critics are dismissing the move as politically motivated, aimed at diverting attention from Trump's controversial policies. This is not the first instance of security clearances being revoked under the Trump administration, raising questions about the implications for national security and intelligence integrity.
In a controversial move, Tulsi Gabbard has stripped security clearances from numerous intelligence officials, sparking debate over politicization within the government.
In a sweeping action approved by President Trump, Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, has revoked the security clearances of 37 current and former US intelligence officials. The officials are accused of politicizing intelligence for personal or partisan gain, though the memo did not provide specific evidence of wrongdoing. Among the officials affected are staff members who served under former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. Gabbard emphasized that security clearances are privileges that should not be misused and stated that those whobetray their oath to the Constitution have broken the public's trust. However, critics are dismissing the move as politically motivated, aimed at diverting attention from Trump's controversial policies. This is not the first instance of security clearances being revoked under the Trump administration, raising questions about the implications for national security and intelligence integrity.
