Political controversy erupted on Friday, July 18, when Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released a declassified report accusing former President Barack Obama and key figures in his administration of orchestrating a “treasonous conspiracy” to undermine Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential victory.

Gabbard’s claim stands in contrast to the findings of the bipartisan Senate investigation that ended in 2020 and the conclusion of a Central

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard discusses the intentions of former President Barack Obama's administration in politicizing intelligence on "Hannity." Gabbard told host Sean Hannity the Department of Justice will assess Obama-Russia hoax documents and that criminal charges are possible.

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Friday bashed Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. “Tulsi Gabbard is not competent to be the director of national intelligence,

Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s choice to be the Director of National Intelligence, arrives to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee for her confirmation hearing on Capitol ...

Newly sworn-in Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard shakes hands with President Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday. Updated February 12, 2025 at 18:12 PM ET

During his remarks from the Senate floor in February, Senator Michael Bennet berated Tulsi Gabbard over her qualifications to be Director of National Intelligence. Bennet stated, "That doesn't qualify her.