Posted on 04/02/2026 6:01:17 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
Donald Trump has privately asked cabinet members in recent weeks whether he should replace his director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, venting frustration that she shielded a former deputy who undercut his rationale for war with Iran, according to two people briefed on the discussions.
It is not clear that Trump will actually fire Gabbard over the episode. Currently, there is no standout candidate to take the job, and advisers have cautioned that creating a high-profile vacancy before a successor is ready could cause unhelpful political distractions.
But Trump’s discussions mark an ominous development for Gabbard, given the president tends to poll his advisers when he starts to seriously consider whether a personnel change is necessary. The two people spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations.
Trump’s doubts about Gabbard followed her testimony at the worldwide threats hearing on Capitol Hill last month where she declined to condemn Joe Kent, who had resigned days earlier after arguing that Iran did not pose an imminent threat to the United States, the people said.
The nature of Kent’s departure and his criticism of the war had already angered Trump, but he expressed particular frustration about Gabbard seemingly defending Kent and appearing reluctant to defend the administration’s position to attack Iran, the people said.
Asked on Sunday whether he still had confidence in Gabbard’s leadership, Trump offered a mixed endorsement. “Yeah, sure,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “I mean, she’s a little bit different in her thought process than me, but that doesn’t make somebody not available to serve.”
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Also Hegseth fired Army Chief?
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It’s called a job performance evaluation. If it wasn’t done, he’d be neglecting his duties.
He’s upset about her refusal to condemn Joe Kent...and she obviously has differing views on Iran. I would imagine even for her sake, it’s hard to feel included and appreciated as part of the team...
I know people on this board don’t see it...but it would be a massive loss to the “quiet” part of the base that was the crucial swing for Trump and Republicans in 2024...
Democrats are flailing, but this is kind of blow that makes people, not turn LEFT per se, but they just won’t show up and vote in the midterms.
And you can boo the comment all you want. It’s fact.
TULSI and RFK were CRUCIAL. and Charlie Kirk helped build the bridge...
If a president dismissed my input in executive matters in favor of Lindsey Graham’s … I’d rather quit and live under an overpass in Los Angeles.
Enough of the leftist drivel ‘source’/sites.
I agree. I hope Tulsi stays on.
She shows great potential and always has.
Tulsi's from Hawaii LoL, I would imagine she'd get homesick? But...you know I'm sure there's some fun in the pomp of state dinners and al that jazz...
“ she obviously has differing views on Iran”
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She does?
According to Trump on Air Force One yesterday or the day before, Tulsi is “softer” on Iran or doesn’t view the threat the same way...
Enough with the &^#@(*! amateurs, already.
She was great on addressing drug cartels , among other things...And she’s just very likable as a person...and not...a Washington insider drone clone...
Agreed. Tulsi is gold.
Lots staff looking to leave the Trump administration before the subpoenas start flying I image...
Don’t have a strong opinion of Gabbard one way or the other, but it was a bit troubling knowing that she ran (technically) against President Trump in 2020 as a democrat. The trust factor is a little weathered in this regard if you look at the dems as a whole.
After her time is up in this admin I’d like her explanation on this.
I thought perhaps Kash would be on the short list too.
Maybe he is.
Yes but so did RFK Jr.
Since when is Lindsey in his cabinet? He’s a straw man for alot of Tuckerrhoids.
Lindsey may be an idiot, but if he wipes his ass with toilet paper, are you going to start using your hand?
Similarly, you seem to favor the input of every Democrat in Congress except Fetterman.
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