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Democrats Slam Trump's Intelligence Strategy, Question Partnerships

11/22/2025

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On November 20, 2025, top Democrats criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's intelligence leadership, saying loyalty trumped competence and prompting officer removals and budget cuts.
Two House Democrats questioned Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard about potential restrictions on intelligence sharing with Colombia, Britain, and the Netherlands because of U.S. drug-cartel strikes.
Gabbard's office cited assurances from Secretary of State Marco Rubio that partnerships would remain strong despite these concerns.

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On November 20, 2025, top Democrats criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's intelligence leadership, saying loyalty trumped competence and prompting officer removals and budget cuts.
Two House Democrats questioned Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard about potential restrictions on intelligence sharing with Colombia, Britain, and the Netherlands because of U.S. drug-cartel strikes.
Gabbard's office cited assurances from Secretary of State Marco Rubio that partnerships would remain strong despite these concerns.