By Gloria Ogbonna
President Donald Trump moved to quiet growing speculation within Washington on Friday by confirming that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard will remain in her role, praising her recent performance and dismissing rumors of an imminent resignation.
Speaking to reporters, Trump addressed questions surrounding Gabbard’s future following a wave of political chatter suggesting instability within his national security team.
The speculation intensified after Joe Kent stepped down from his position as director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), reportedly due to disagreements over U.S. involvement in the escalating conflict with Iran.
“I thought she did a good job yesterday,” Trump said, referring to Gabbard’s recent testimony before Congress, signaling confidence in her leadership at a time of heightened geopolitical tension.
Gabbard has spent much of the week appearing before both the Senate and House Intelligence Committees, where she provided updates on a range of national security concerns.
Her testimony covered assessments related to “Operation Epic Fury,” the administration’s ongoing military campaign tied to Iran, as well as broader threats involving global powers and transnational criminal organizations.
🚨 BREAKING: President Trump says Tulsi Gabbard's job is SAFE as the Director of National Intelligence
"I thought she did a good job yesterday!" 🔥
Tulsi's been through intense House and Senate Intelligence committee hearings.
47 is putting rumors of Tulsi's departure to bed. pic.twitter.com/oq1ZcSB0oC
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) March 20, 2026
During her remarks, Gabbard warned lawmakers about the continued spread of extremist ideologies, describing radical Islamist movements as a persistent and evolving threat to Western values and democratic systems.
While she acknowledged that U.S. counterterrorism efforts in regions such as the Middle East and North Africa have weakened groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS, she emphasized that ideological influence continues to grow in certain parts of the world, including Europe.
On the issue of global military threats, Gabbard noted that several nations—including Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, and Pakistan—are actively advancing missile technologies capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional payloads. According to her, these developments increasingly place the U.S. homeland within striking range, underscoring the urgency of maintaining a strong and adaptive defense posture.
Gabbard also appeared alongside top intelligence and law enforcement officials, including John Ratcliffe, who currently serves as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, and Kash Patel, head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Together, they briefed lawmakers on national security priorities, intelligence assessments, and ongoing threats facing the United States.
Despite Trump’s public support, rumors surrounding Gabbard’s position have continued to circulate, fueled in part by commentary from conservative activist Laura Loomer. In a social media post, Loomer claimed that members of Gabbard’s political team were anticipating her resignation, pointing to what she described as a lack of explicit support for Trump’s policy decisions during her congressional testimony.
According to Loomer, Gabbard stopped short of endorsing the president’s actions, instead emphasizing his constitutional authority to make decisions as commander-in-chief. This distinction, she argued, may signal underlying disagreements within the administration, particularly regarding the direction of U.S. foreign policy and the handling of the Iran conflict.
SCOOP: @TulsiGabbard’s political staff expect that she is about to RESIGN, following the resignation of her colleague @joekent16jan19.
This comes after two days of her testimony in front of Congress this week where she never once expressed support for President Trump or his…
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) March 20, 2026
However, Trump’s remarks appear aimed at shutting down those narratives, at least for now, as his administration continues to navigate both internal dynamics and external pressures. With tensions rising abroad and key policy decisions ahead, Gabbard’s role as DNI remains central to shaping intelligence strategy and advising the president on matters critical to national security.
The situation highlights the broader challenges facing the administration as it balances military operations, political unity, and public messaging during a period of global uncertainty.
Source Breitbart
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