DNI Tulsi Gabbard moves to terminate, revoke security clearances of NSA employees tied to explicit chatrooms
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Gabbard: Over 100 Intel Officers Fired Over Alleged Explicit Chats
Above: US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Image copyright: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
These explicit chats were a serious breach of professional conduct and trust within intelligence agencies. They may have been tolerated by the prior administration under the guise of DEI, but they will no longer be allowed. Immediate corrective action is necessary to maintain the integrity of and restore confidence in these institutions.
Democratic narrative
The targeted removal of these employees, along with the dismantling of DEI programs, appears to be part of a politically motivated purge. This will harm workplace diversity and inclusion efforts, while also violating federal workforce protection laws. It also undermines the public's confidence that these institutions can remain apolitical.