Tulsi vs. Trump? Gabbard Breaks Ranks Over Iran Nukes
Washington, D.C. — A rare rift is emerging at the highest levels of the administration as Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard publicly warned against a potential nuclear escalation with Iran. In a press conference that caught many off guard, Gabbard urged caution, calling for restraint and diplomacy in the face of rising tensions in the Gulf.
“Our job is to protect the American people, not to provoke a war that could spiral out of control,” Gabbard said. Her comments, while carefully worded, appeared to contradict the more aggressive posture favored by President Trump and key national security advisors.
Trump allies were quick to push back, accusing Gabbard of undermining the administration’s unified front. Some went as far as calling her statements “reckless” and “politically motivated,” though others within the GOP quietly echoed her concerns about overreach and mission creep.
The fallout highlights growing tension between the interventionist wing of the GOP and a rising bloc of realist-nationalists skeptical of foreign entanglements. With the administration now publicly at odds, the question becomes: will this mark a turning point in U.S. foreign policy—or just another bump in a high-stakes game?
