US President Donald Trump reportedly sounded out advisers on the possibility of replacing Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence, driven by frustration with her testimony at a worldwide threats hearing where she did not condemn a former deputy who challenged the war rationale. The discussions - revealed by The Guardian - signal rising tension within Trump’s inner circle as the administration grapples with dissent over its Iran policy, even as Gabbard continues in her role amid mixed public endorsements and internal debate over her loyalty and alignment.