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Trump Weighs Firing Gabbard Amid Iran War Backlash

4/14/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump considered firing Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, over her lukewarm support for the Iran war.
  • Joe Kent, Gabbard's former chief of staff, resigned in protest, straining her relationship with Trump.
  • Roger Stone intervened, urging loyalty and warning that firing her could trigger a public-relations crisis, as 53% of Americans oppose the Iran conflict.