Trump Trusts Gabbard Despite Security Shake‑Up

President Trump has stated that he fully trusts Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Leavitt announced this on Fox News following the resignation of a top security official over Iran policy.

Key Points

• Joe Kent – former head of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) – stepped down as the first senior staffer in the Trump administration to leave over the Iran conflict.
• Kent’s resignation followed a disagreement about how the administration was handling the situation in Iran.
• Leavitt clarified that Kent had no role in planning or discussing the Iranian operation.
• She emphasized that Gabbard remains a pivotal figure in intelligence decisions and that Trump’s confidence in her is unchanged.

Context

The resignation highlights the broader debate within the Trump team regarding Iran policy and reflects shifting alliances among senior intelligence officials.