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Whistleblower Alleges Gabbard Hid Classified Report for Politics

2/4/2026

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A whistleblower complaint alleges Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, restricted a classified report for political reasons.
The complaint, filed May 21, 2025, also claims she failed to report a potential crime to the Department of Justice.
Lawmakers learned of the complaint in November, and it is currently locked in a safe.
Senator Mark Warner criticized Gabbard for delaying disclosure and said she should not handle criminal investigations.

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A whistleblower complaint alleges Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, restricted a classified report for political reasons.
The complaint, filed May 21, 2025, also claims she failed to report a potential crime to the Department of Justice.
Lawmakers learned of the complaint in November, and it is currently locked in a safe.
Senator Mark Warner criticized Gabbard for delaying disclosure and said she should not handle criminal investigations.