Fact Check: Is it true that Tulsi Gabbard may soon exit the Trump administration?

WASHINGTON, DC: Unverified reports circulating online claim that the White House has informed Tulsi Gabbard she must resign by the midterms and has excluded her from a Situation Room meeting tied to the approval of Operation Epic Fury strikes on Iran.

The claims have sparked attention amid speculation of tensions within the Trump administration over Iran policy, where Gabbard has reportedly adopted a more cautious stance on nuclear threats and military escalation during ongoing ceasefire discussions.

Claim: White House informed Tulsi Gabbard must resign by midterms

According to an X post shared by user @MarioNawfal, an unverified claim alleges that the White House has informed Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard that she must resign by the midterms and that she was excluded from a Situation Room meeting related to the approval of Operation Epic Fury strikes on Iran.

The post stated, “BREAKING: Reports suggest the White House has informed DNI Tulsi Gabbard she has until the midterms to resign,” and further adds, “Gabbard was reportedly excluded from the Situation Room meeting where Trump approved Operation Epic Fury.”

It also claimed, “Now the Director of National Intelligence is reportedly being shown the door,” citing Sherwood News as the source.

The same post references reporting attributed to journalist Jake Lahut, who is quoted as saying that Tulsi Gabbard has been told by the White House she has until the midterms to step down, based on sources familiar with the matter.

The Sherwood News report cited in the post stated that, "The White House has indicated to Gabbard that they want her gone before the midterms, but the timing of her departure remains vague, according to two sources familiar with the discussions who spoke to Sherwood News in recent weeks."

Fact Check: No reports support the claim about Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation

There is no confirmed evidence from the White House, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, or major reputable news organizations that such an ultimatum was issued. The claim that the White House has informed DNI Tulsi Gabbard she must resign by the midterms is false.

While there have been reports of internal political friction and speculation about possible personnel changes involving Tulsi Gabbard, including discussions about potential replacements, none of these reports confirm any resignation deadline tied to the midterms. Some media coverage has only referred to private conversations or anonymous sources within the administration, rather than an official directive from the White House.

The phrasing “White House has informed…” suggests an official and formal instruction, but no verified statement or documentation supports this. No credible outlet has confirmed any resignation timeline or ultimatum.

The claim appears to originate from anonymous sourcing or social media aggregation rather than confirmed reporting. If such a directive had been issued, it would typically be expected that either official statements or public responses from Tulsi Gabbard herself would have emerged.