Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has confirmed her direct involvement in a recent FBI search of a Fulton County, Georgia, election office, acting under explicit instructions from President Trump.
On Monday, Gabbard revealed that President Trump personally directed her to supervise the FBI operation conducted last week in Fulton County. The search, executed on Jan. 28 with a federal warrant, targeted voting rolls and election records at the office. Gabbard also noted that Trump later made a call to thank the agents involved, while she communicated her role in the operation through a letter to congressional intelligence committee members, which was shared on her X account.
In typical fashion, the left is already spinning this as some overreach of power, but supporters of election integrity see it as a long-overdue step to protect our democratic process. After all, Fulton County has been ground zero for 2020 election controversies, and ensuring no funny business taints our votes is a priority worth pursuing.
Gabbard isn’t backing down, and why should she? In her letter to House Intelligence Committee ranking member Jim Himes and Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Mark Warner, she insisted her actions were lawful, tied to ODNI’s mandate on election security as a national security concern. Her presence at the Atlanta FBI Field Office during the search, she argued, was both necessary and within her authority, the New York Post reported.
“My presence was requested by the President and executed under my broad statutory authority to coordinate, integrate, and analyze intelligence related to election security,” Gabbard wrote in her letter. That’s a clear signal she’s not just following orders but fulfilling a critical duty to safeguard our elections from interference, whether foreign or domestic.
Trump, for his part, didn’t hesitate to express gratitude to the agents who searched. Gabbard facilitated a brief call where the President personally thanked them for their professionalism. This kind of leadership—acknowledging the hard work of federal agents—shows a commitment to morale and mission that’s often missing in today’s bureaucracy.
Let’s not forget why Georgia keeps coming up in these discussions. Trump has consistently pointed to irregularities in the state’s 2020 election results, famously urging officials during a Jan. 2, 2021, call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to address discrepancies. While the establishment—both Republican and Democrat—has dismissed his claims, the lack of airtight evidence doesn’t mean the concerns aren’t worth investigating.
Gabbard’s involvement isn’t some sudden whim; it’s part of a broader push by the administration. Last year, Trump signed an executive order emphasizing election integrity, aiming to pressure states into bolstering their security measures. ODNI, under Gabbard’s leadership, has been tasked with taking all lawful steps to ensure our voting systems aren’t compromised.
And let’s be real: interference in our elections isn’t just a theory—it’s a genuine threat. Gabbard herself has called it a danger to the republic, a stance that resonates with anyone who values the sanctity of the ballot box over partisan posturing. The woke crowd might scoff, but national security isn’t a game of feelings; it’s about hard facts and harder decisions.
Gabbard’s role as DNI puts her at the forefront of these efforts, overseeing the FBI’s intelligence and counterintelligence divisions. Since 2011, ODNI has had representatives in 12 FBI field offices nationwide, a structure that allows for coordinated action on issues like election security. This isn’t new; it’s a framework designed to protect American interests, plain and simple.
Her office confirmed as early as last April that ODNI has been examining electronic voting systems for vulnerabilities. That’s the kind of proactive stance we need when foreign actors and domestic schemers alike could exploit weaknesses in our infrastructure. The left may cry foul, but ignoring these risks isn’t progress—it’s negligence.
During the Fulton County search, Gabbard was spotted at the scene, even facilitating that call for Trump to commend the agents. She clarified that no directives were issued during the conversation, keeping the focus on appreciation rather than interference. It’s a small but telling detail—leadership that respects the chain of command while ensuring the mission stays on track.
Looking ahead, Gabbard has promised to share ODNI’s intelligence assessments with Congress once they’re finalized. That transparency should quiet some of the naysayers, though, don’t hold your breath for the usual suspects to admit they were wrong to doubt her. The real question is whether these findings will finally force states to tighten up their election processes.
Trump’s commitment to this cause isn’t just rhetoric; it’s action, backed by signed orders and a DNI who’s unafraid to tackle the tough issues. While the chattering class debates motives, the administration is out there doing the work—searching records, securing systems, and standing firm against any threat to our votes. If that’s not putting America first, what is?
