
An unprecedented situation in the ranks of American intelligence has erupted after a report published by the Wall Street Journal, according to which Tulsi Gabbard, the US director of national intelligence, has been accused of concealing a significant recording that mentioned Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law.
According to reports, in May of last year, intelligence from an allied country recorded a conversation between two foreign officials, in which they discussed the influence of various individuals on President Trump and sensitive foreign policy issues, including Iran.
During this conversation, the two officials mentioned Kushner's name as a figure with potential influence on the president's decisions, and also exchanged critical information about him, which remains secret and has not been made public.
The recording, considered highly sensitive, was handed over to US intelligence agencies. But according to an inside source, when Gabbard heard the recording, she asked to remove Kushner's name and stopped the material from being distributed within internal intelligence channels. This action alarmed a service employee, who used legal protection to denounce the case and launch an investigation.
According to sources, Gabbard told the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times that the conversation was not problematic and that the information about Kushner was easy to retrieve. However, the fact that only she and very few knew the contents of the recording makes the situation unpleasant.
The scandal has deeply divided American politics. Democrats are demanding a full investigation, raising questions about whether Kushner's influence played any role in major foreign policy decisions, such as the June attacks on Iran's nuclear infrastructure. Republicans, on the other hand, have defended Gabbard and said her actions were within the law and security protocols.
The incident also raises questions about Gabbard's competence and integrity as director of national intelligence, following a series of controversies and previous exclusions from major operations, such as the one against Venezuelan leader Maduro. However, she appears to be acting in Trump's favor, participating in investigations into allegations of electoral fraud in Georgia.
Although information about Kushner remains secret, the event is another indicator of internal tensions in the Trump administration and directly affects the credibility of American intelligence institutions.