DNI Tulsi Gabbard Faces Senate Pressure Over Leaked Signal Chat on Yemen Strike

Gabbard and CIA Director Ratcliffe deny the messages contained classified information, while Senator Warner demands transparency and accountability.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee, denying that leaked Signal chat messages contained classified information.
The leaked messages reportedly involved plans for a missile strike on Houthi rebels in Yemen, raising concerns about national security and transparency.
Senator Mark Warner challenged Gabbard to share the messages with the committee, questioning her credibility and handling of sensitive information.
Gabbard defended her actions, stating the messages were lawful and permissible, while emphasizing that the matter is under review by the National Security Council.
Warner criticized Gabbard’s approach, referencing her recent tweet about the illegality of unauthorized classified information leaks and questioning how she would handle similar actions by subordinates.