Tulsi Gabbard moves presidential daily intelligence brief staff from CIA to ODNI
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has made a significant move by transferring the Presidential Daily Brief staff from the CIA to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, as confirmed by Fox News Digital. This move, according to a senior intelligence source, aims to streamline operations and ensure continuity within the workforce.
The President’s Daily Brief (PDB) is a crucial daily summary of high-level, all-source information and analysis on national security issues produced for the president and key cabinet members and advisers. It has been presented to the president since 1946 and is coordinated and delivered by the ODNI with contributions from the CIA and other intelligence community elements.
In addition to relocating the PDB staff, Gabbard also shifted the National Intelligence Council from the CIA to ODNI. This move has been met with approval from intelligence officials, who believe it is logical for the NIC to be physically located at DNI.
During her confirmation hearing, Gabbard emphasized the importance of delivering timely, accurate, and actionable intelligence as the President’s principal intelligence advisor. The proximity of the PDB staff and the NIC to the DNI office ensures faster responsiveness and support for Gabbard in fulfilling her role.
These strategic moves by Gabbard are part of a broader effort to provide the President with more timely and actionable intelligence. There have been concerns about leaks and alleged politicization of intelligence analysis by “deep state holdovers,” prompting Gabbard to take action.
Gabbard has already referred three intelligence community professionals to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution over alleged leaks of classified information. This proactive approach to addressing leaks and maintaining the integrity of intelligence operations underscores Gabbard’s commitment to upholding national security interests.
In a recent development, Gabbard dismissed top officials leading the National Intelligence Council, citing their opposition to President Trump. Mike Collins, the acting chair of the NIC, and his deputy, Maria Langan-Riekhof, were relieved of their duties. Collins, in particular, has faced allegations of political bias and undermining the Trump administration, while Langan-Riekhof has been criticized for her opposition to Trump and advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Overall, Gabbard’s reshuffling of key intelligence positions and efforts to combat leaks demonstrate her dedication to ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the intelligence community. As she continues to prioritize national security and actionable intelligence, her actions are likely to have a significant impact on intelligence operations moving forward.
