A spokesman has confirmed that National Intelligence Director Tarshi Gabbard has terminated two officials from the National Intelligence Council.
The officials dismissed include Michael Collins, who was serving as acting chairman, and Maria Langan Lieckhoff, who was assisting him.
“The director is collaborating with President Trump to put an end to the politicization and misuse of intelligence within the reporting community,” stated a representative from Gabbard’s office.
This action follows a recent report by the National Intelligence Council, which indicated that the Venezuelan communist regime, led by Maduro, is not involved with the Tren de Aragua gang members who have made illegal entries into the United States.
According to the New York Times, some FBI officials have expressed disagreement with the findings of the National Intelligence Council, suggesting that there is indeed a connection between the US and the gang members associated with the Maduro administration.
The memo revealed further insights into the FBI’s partial dissent:
FBI analysts concurred with the overall assessment made by other intelligence agencies, but they noted that “Certain Venezuelan government officials may facilitate the migration of TDA members.” They aim to use these members as proxies to destabilize governments in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and the US, in line with the Maduro administration’s goals.
The FBI’s assessment is informed by “individuals arrested for criminal activities in the US or for illegal entry.” However, “a majority of the intelligence community” asserts that the leaders of the administration are either directing or permitting the TDA’s movement into the US,” according to the memo.
President Trump has advocated for the implementation of alien enemy laws to expedite the removal of Tren de Aragua gang members from the United States.
