President Donald Trump was reportedly close to firing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard after becoming frustrated with her over her position on the Iran conflict, but longtime adviser Roger Stone intervened and convinced him not to fire her, according to a new report.
According to Axios, Trump's frustration with Gabbard had been building quietly for weeks, driven largely by disagreements tied to the administration's handling of Iran. Sources told the outlet that Trump questioned whether Gabbard was fully aligned with his messaging at a critical moment, especially as the White House worked to justify its posture and intelligence assessments publicly.
