White House Ultimatum to DNI Tulsi Gabbard: Resign by Midterms or Be Fired
The White House has issued a stark ultimatum to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, demanding she resign by the November 2026 midterms or face immediate firing, according to senior administration officials on April 18, 2026. The move stems from deep frustration with Gabbard’s handling of Iran-related intelligence, her public testimony questioning aspects of the administration’s threat assessments, and perceived resistance to aligning fully with President Trump’s hardline policy.