In a bold and decisive move to restore accountability in the U.S. intelligence community, former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard — now serving in a senior national security role under the Trump administration — has spearheaded a crackdown on politically motivated leaks that threaten national security and undermine public trust in government institutions.
According to recent reports, including exclusive coverage by Fox News, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) has referred two intelligence officials for criminal prosecution to the Department of Justice (DOJ). A third referral is expected in the coming days, signaling the administration’s zero-tolerance approach to the leaking of classified information — particularly when those leaks are designed to damage the president or advance partisan agendas.
Tulsi Gabbard, a longtime critic of corruption and politicization within the federal bureaucracy, issued a strong statement this week warning that those who weaponize intelligence for political purposes will face severe legal consequences. Speaking to Fox News, Gabbard made clear that leaking classified information is not just an administrative infraction — it’s a serious crime that endangers American lives, national security, and the integrity of our institutions.
“These individuals knew exactly what they were doing,” Gabbard stated. “They weren’t whistleblowers, they were saboteurs. They acted with the intent to manipulate public opinion, damage the President of the United States, and advance an agenda that voters never approved at the ballot box. This administration will not allow that to go unpunished.”
The intelligence officials in question are accused of leaking top-secret information to The New York Times and The Washington Post — two outlets long known for their adversarial coverage of President Trump and their willingness to publish anonymously sourced stories based on incomplete or misleading intelligence leaks.
An official from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) confirmed to Fox News that the information shared was classified and that the leaks were “motivated by politics, not patriotism.” The ODNI warned that these actions are not just unethical — they are criminal. “Let this be a message to every intelligence officer in this country,” the official said. “Your duty is to the Constitution and the American people, not to your preferred political narrative.”
The Trump administration’s war on leaks is not limited to the intelligence community. Other departments are taking similar actions to root out corruption and hold bad actors accountable. Just this week, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem revealed that two leakers within her department have been positively identified and are being referred to the DOJ for felony prosecution.
“These individuals violated their oaths,” Noem said at a press conference. “They undermined national security, exposed sensitive operations, and put American lives at risk. They will now face the full weight of the law, including the possibility of up to ten years in federal prison.”
Meanwhile, the Pentagon is also taking action. Three defense officials were dismissed last week for leaking operational details to members of the press. This effort aligns with the Trump administration’s broader campaign to restore discipline, loyalty, and integrity across all branches of government.
President Trump and his national security team understand that leaks are not just a nuisance — they are a national security threat. Every unauthorized disclosure of classified information emboldens America’s adversaries and weakens the trust that allies, partners, and the American people have in U.S. institutions.
This recent crackdown is part of a long-term strategy to rebuild the credibility of the intelligence community, which for years has been plagued by accusations of partisan bias, selective leaking, and ideological infiltration. From the politically weaponized “Russia collusion” narrative to the suppression of the Hunter Biden laptop story, many Americans have come to believe that powerful elements within the so-called “deep state” are working against the interests of the people.
By pursuing criminal referrals and removing compromised individuals from positions of authority, the Trump administration — with strong leadership from officials like Tulsi Gabbard and Kristi Noem — is showing the country that the rule of law still matters.
The administration’s efforts go beyond immediate legal action. At the heart of this initiative is a push to instill a culture of responsibility within the federal bureaucracy. Intelligence personnel are being reminded that access to classified information is not a privilege — it’s a sacred trust. Violating that trust will result in career-ending and potentially freedom-ending consequences.
The message is clear: America will no longer tolerate insiders using their access to pursue ideological vendettas. National security is not a partisan issue, and those who treat it as one will be held accountable.
This effort aligns with core conservative values — accountability, integrity, patriotism, and fidelity to the Constitution. It reflects the Trump administration’s broader commitment to cleaning out the corruption that has festered in Washington for decades. Under President Trump’s leadership, rogue bureaucrats are no longer shielded by the system — they are being exposed, confronted, and prosecuted.
The case of the intelligence leakers is just one chapter in a much larger mission: to restore the American government to its rightful owners — the American people. By defending classified information, restoring the rule of law, and punishing corruption wherever it’s found, President Trump and his allies are once again putting America first.
