Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, announced the firing of over 100 intelligence officers across 15 agencies for engaging in sexually explicit discussions on a National Security Agency-controlled chat program. These discussions, which also encompassed topics like gender transition surgery, were deemed a serious violation of workplace professionalism. Gabbard framed this action within her goal to depoliticize the intelligence community and ensure accountability, noting that identifying other involved employees is crucial for rebuilding trust in the institutions.
Tulsi Gabbard stated that over 100 intelligence officers were fired for using a government chat tool for sexually explicit discussions, highlighting a breach of trust.
The discussions included inappropriate sexual themes and explicit talks about gender transition surgery, prompting Gabbard to take action against the involved personnel.
Gabbard emphasized that these firings are part of her broader attempt to depoliticize the intelligence community and restore trust in national security processes.
The directive includes a memo to identify all employees involved and illustrates an ongoing effort to ensure accountability within the intelligence sector.
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