Where is Tulsi Gabbard? Intelligence director absent from important events as sources claim she has been ‘incorrect on major issues’

Washington – Absence of Tarsi Gabbard During Key Moments

In a recent development, the Pentagon announced that President Trump’s military action against Iran’s nuclear facility was the culmination of a 15-year intelligence effort. Interestingly, Tarsi Gabbard, the intelligence chief, was noticeably absent during critical discussions surrounding the event.

Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii, has long been critical of U.S. military involvement in the Middle East. Now, her absence raises questions about her standing within the current administration, especially with CIA Director John Ratcliffe, who previously had worked with her.

On Thursday, Gabbard did not attend an intelligence briefing with Congress where Ratcliffe detailed the strike to lawmakers. She also missed a June 8 national security meeting at Camp David, where Trump and key officials, including Ratcliffe, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegse, discussed Iran’s strategy.

Just two days following that meeting, she released a video warning about the perils of nuclear war, which some insiders viewed as a critique of administration policies regarding preemptive military action.

“The narrative is largely shaped by those who didn’t support the president’s decisive action to dismantle Iran’s nuclear ambitions,” a source remarked.

This sentiment reflects concerns voiced earlier this week, indicating that some within the administration believed Gabbard had missed the mark on significant issues.

Trump drew attention earlier this month by diverging from the assessment of Ratcliffe, who had indicated that Iran is not close to developing a nuclear weapon. “I don’t mind what she said. I think they were very close to having it,” Trump commented about Gabbard on June 17 while aboard Air Force One.

Gabbard has historically aligned with Trump’s views on foreign policy while often criticizing mainstream Democrats and pre-Trump Republicans, advocating for a shift in international relations.

As a prominent candidate during the 2020 Democratic primaries, she famously wore a t-shirt declaring “No War with Iran.”

Despite the speculation, insiders generally believe Gabbard’s position isn’t at immediate risk. White House officials who interacted with her recently noted no apparent tension during Trump’s Oval Office meetings, dismissing rumors about her precarious situation as unfounded.

Gabbard played a significant role in the Situation Room during the recent military operation. Trump appreciates differing viewpoints among his advisors, especially on foreign issues, though some analysts suggest her influence may wane as Ratcliffe takes a more prominent role in shaping intelligence analysis.

This shift occurs as Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton (R-ARK) pushes to reduce Gabbard’s staff from around 1,600 to 650, further complicating her status.

Trump appears more hesitant this year to make major changes in his administration compared to his first term. The only notable adjustment so far involves former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz being reassigned as the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.