Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been at the center of several high-profile developments in the past few days. Gabbard recently made a criminal referral related to the January 2017 intelligence assessment on Russian interference in the 2016 election. She claimed, without presenting evidence, that the assessment revealed a treasonous conspiracy by top Obama administration officials to undermine Donald Trump. The Justice Department has responded by forming a strike force to review her referral and is preparing grand jury subpoenas to investigate the matter. The investigation is being led by Jason Reding Quiñones, the US attorney for the Southern District of Florida, who was appointed by President Trump.

Gabbard’s actions have sparked controversy, with critics suggesting the probe is politically motivated. Former CIA Director John Brennan, who was involved in the 2017 assessment, has said he believes the investigation is politically driven. Brennan has not been contacted by prosecutors but is aware of the ongoing review. The Justice Department has not confirmed the specific targets of the subpoenas, but reports indicate they will request a broad range of records, including emails and text messages, from officials involved in the preparation of the intelligence assessment.

In addition to her role in the Russia probe, Gabbard has been active in other areas of national security. She recently delivered remarks at the opening night of the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in counterterrorism. Under her leadership, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s National Counterterrorism Center has provided intelligence that led to the arrest of several high-profile cartel members in Mexico, including Sinaloa Cartel Plaza Boss Leonardo Daniel Martinez Vera and CJNG-affiliated baby trafficking ringleader Martha Alicia Mendez Aguilar.

Gabbard’s tenure as Director of National Intelligence has been marked by a focus on both traditional and emerging threats. Her recent actions have drawn significant attention and debate, particularly regarding the balance between national security and political considerations.

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