Trump polled advisers on replacing Tulsi Gabbard as DNI

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President Trump privately asked aides whether he should replace Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. The pressure followed Gabbard's testimony that questioned U.S. strikes on Iran and defended General Kent, which angered the president. Removing the DNI would reshape intelligence leadership during a tense moment with Iran, and it underscores ongoing instability in Trump’s Cabinet after recent high-profile departures.

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Trump privately asked aides if he should replace DNI Tulsi Gabbard.

Gabbard angered the president by questioning strikes on Iran in testimony.

Firing the DNI would deepen cabinet instability amid U.S. and Iran tensions.

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Trump polled advisers on replacing Tulsi Gabbard as DNI

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