DNI Tulsi Gabbard Announces Crackdown on Intelligence Leaks to Media

Gabbard pledges to hold individuals in the Intelligence Community accountable for unauthorized disclosures of classified information.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has vowed to aggressively pursue individuals leaking classified information from the Intelligence Community to media outlets.
Gabbard emphasized that politically motivated leaks undermine national security and public trust, stating that such actions will no longer be tolerated.
Recent leaks cited by Gabbard include disclosures about U.S.-Russia relations, Israel and Iran, and activities of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center to outlets such as The Washington Post, NBC News, and HuffPost.
The Trump administration has a history of taking strong measures against leaks, including accessing journalists' communications during its first term, raising concerns about press freedom.
Gabbard’s stance on leaks contrasts with her past support for whistleblower Edward Snowden, which she has since clarified was based on concerns over insufficient internal reporting channels.