4.24.25 The Joe Mangiacotti Show - Thursday

“Leakers Beware: DNI Gabbard Cracks Down on Deep State Politics in Intel Community”
Background
 Tulsi Gabbard, now serving as Director of National Intelligence, has referred two
intelligence officials to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution.
 The referrals stem from alleged leaks of classified information to mainstream media
outlets, specifically The Washington Post and The New York Times.
 A third referral is on the way, related to another high-profile leak.
Key Facts
 The alleged leakers are accused of disclosing classified information for partisan political
purposes, aimed at undermining President Trump’s agenda.
 Gabbard emphasized the threat to national security and the need for accountability:
“Those who leak classified information will be found and held accountable to the
fullest extent of the law.”

 These referrals come on the heels of the creation of a new watchdog task force, the
Director’s Initiative Group (DIG), aimed at restoring transparency and rooting out
corruption and politicization within the intelligence community.
Stakeholders
 DNI Tulsi Gabbard: Former Democrat, independent-minded, now taking a tough stance
on intelligence integrity.
 President Trump: Central to the political motivations behind the leaks, according to
Gabbard.
 Intelligence Community Employees: Especially those who may have engaged in
unauthorized disclosures or questionable online behavior (such as the NSA chatroom
scandal).
 The American People: With a right to secure intelligence operations and a non-
politicized national security apparatus.
Controversies
 Deep State Allegations: Gabbard’s statement points to a coordinated effort within the
intelligence community to sabotage a sitting president — a claim long made by Trump
supporters and now taken seriously at the highest levels.
 Leaks to Legacy Media: Raises questions about collusion between unelected
bureaucrats and major newspapers to shape public narratives and policy.

 Transparency vs. Security: Gabbard vows to declassify info that serves the public
interest, walking the line between public right to know and national security
confidentiality.
 Double Standards? Some may wonder if such aggressive action was taken in the past
with leaks damaging to previous administrations — or if this is a turning point.
Impact
 Message to Leakers: A clear warning shot that internal sabotage won’t be tolerated.
 Shifts in Culture: May begin to de-politicize the intelligence community, depending on
enforcement and public support.
 Political Fallout: Could create further tensions between media outlets, intel
professionals, and Trump allies.
 Public Confidence: Restoring faith in the intelligence system could resonate strongly
with Americans who feel the system has been abused.
Quotes for Air
 Tulsi Gabbard:

"These deep-state criminals leaked classified information for partisan political
purposes to undermine President Trump's agenda."

 ODNI Official (to Fox News Digital):

“Intelligence community professionals should take the move as a warning.”

Insightful Questions for Your Show
1. “Have our intelligence agencies become too politicized—and is this crackdown a long-
overdue correction or just the beginning?”
2. “When leaks endanger national security, should we treat them the same as
treason—or does whistleblowing still have a role to play?”
3. “Is the media complicit when they publish classified leaks, or are they just doing their
job?”