Overview

• Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has directed intelligence agencies to identify and terminate staff involved in explicit chatroom discussions on government platforms.
• The chat logs, obtained by journalists, revealed conversations among NSA, CIA, and DIA employees discussing topics like castration, polyamory, and explicit sexual practices during work hours.
• The chats were reportedly conducted under the guise of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, raising concerns about misuse of taxpayer-funded resources and professionalism.
• Gabbard's directive includes revoking the security clearances of over 100 employees found to have participated in the chats, with a deadline for action set for Friday.
• This move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to address perceived politicization and misconduct within the intelligence community.