White House Rejects Report Claiming Trump Considered Removing Tulsi Gabbard

Officials dismiss media claims as false and reaffirm presidential support for the director of national intelligence.

By yourNEWS Media Newsroom

The White House on Thursday denied reports suggesting President Donald Trump was weighing the removal of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, issuing a statement rejecting the claims and affirming continued support for her leadership.

The response followed a report from The Guardian alleging the president had been “considering” whether to fire Gabbard, citing unnamed sources who pointed to internal tensions linked to the resignation of former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent.

White House spokesman Steven Cheung addressed the report directly, stating, “@POTUS has total confidence in @DNIGabbard, and any insinuation otherwise is totally fake news. The President has assembled the most talented and impactful Cabinet ever, and they have collectively delivered historic victories on behalf of the American people.”

A social media post circulating online included the statement as the administration moved to counter the report.

Additional reporting indicated that sources close to the president said Trump intends for Gabbard to remain in her role. According to a Daily Mail account, individuals familiar with the matter said the president continues to support the appointment.

Officials within the administration also attributed the claims to internal disputes, suggesting opposition to Gabbard’s policies has emerged from within elements of the intelligence community. One official said, “The DC establishment, including the CIA, is always after her because of her efforts to reveal their lies to the American people. She’s doing exactly what POTUS tasked her to do.”

The speculation about leadership changes was also linked to broader personnel discussions following the departure of Attorney General Pam Bondi. One proposal referenced in reporting suggested she could be reassigned to replace Gabbard, though the president ultimately signaled his preference for maintaining Gabbard in her current position.

The White House reiterated its position that the reports of a potential dismissal were inaccurate, as officials continue to respond to ongoing media coverage surrounding internal administration dynamics.