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Trump Blocks Whistleblower Complaint on Gabbard, Cites Privilege

2/25/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump blocks release of an unredacted whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard, citing executive privilege.
The complaint concerns a conversation about Jared Kushner and was kept in a locked safe for months.
Senior Trump officials say Kushner's allegations are false but have offered no details, arguing disclosure could harm national security.
If Democrats regain Congress, they could subpoena Gabbard's office, but the Trump administration is expected to resist.

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U.S. President Donald Trump blocks release of an unredacted whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard, citing executive privilege.
The complaint concerns a conversation about Jared Kushner and was kept in a locked safe for months.
Senior Trump officials say Kushner's allegations are false but have offered no details, arguing disclosure could harm national security.
If Democrats regain Congress, they could subpoena Gabbard's office, but the Trump administration is expected to resist.