Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard defended herself against accusations from Senator Mark Warner that she “hid” a whistleblower complaint for eight months. Gabbard stated that the complaint was not in her possession, and both the former and current inspectors general found it not credible. Warner criticized the delay in sharing the complaint with Congress, suggesting incompetence or poor legal advice on Gabbard’s part. Gabbard emphasized that the complaint was secured due to its classified nature and that she acted promptly when made aware of the need to provide guidance for its release.
