Tulsi Gabbard Shakes Up Intel Community: Revokes Security Clearances for 37 Without White House Approval

Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, recently revoked security clearances for 37 individuals, including top deputies to the CIA director, John Ratcliffe, without informing the White House in advance. This move caused concern as it prevented the White House from closely reviewing the list before its public release and there was no paper trail of presidential direction.

The list included career CIA officials and Democratic congressional staffers, leading to fears of a separation-of-powers issue. Despite frustrations from Trump's advisers, Gabbard claimed she was following the president's agenda by targeting individuals involved in politicizing intelligence or leaking classified information.

Although the episode has deepened tensions between Gabbard and the CIA, she is not expected to face significant repercussions due to previous instances where she emerged unscathed from contentious situations.