White House Blocks Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard's Capitol Hill Testimony

Washington D.C. – The White House has reportedly barred Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, from testifying on Capitol Hill. The decision comes amidst ongoing discussions regarding strikes on Iran and follows Gabbard's previous statements in March that contradicted former President Donald Trump's assertions about Iran's nuclear weapon program. According to sources including the Washington Post and Punchbowl, Director Gabbard will not be present during an upcoming classified briefing for the United States Senate. This briefing is expected to include key national security advisors such as Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe. Gabbard was initially slated to be part of this group. Former President Trump has publicly criticized Director Gabbard on multiple occasions. The current development suggests a deepening rift and raises questions about Gabbard's future within the administration.