Overview

• On June 10, Gabbard posted a three-minute video warning of global nuclear annihilation that appeared to contradict the administration’s stance on Iran
• During a June 17 Air Force One briefing, Trump publicly dismissed her March testimony that U.S. intelligence saw no evidence Iran was building a nuclear weapon
• According to administration officials, Trump became incensed by the unauthorized video and complained that she had spoken out of turn
• CNN reports that Gabbard was omitted from a Camp David huddle on Iran policy, signaling her growing sidelining within the White House
• Vice President JD Vance issued an unprompted statement praising Gabbard as a veteran ally and critical member of Trump’s 2024 coalition