President Trump's reported frustration with Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard over her handling of a deputy who opposed the administration's Iran policy has prompted private discussions about her possible replacement, according to multiple sources briefed on the matter. Gabbard, confirmed in February 2025, has faced additional scrutiny for directing her office toward election security reviews and releasing documents tied to prior intelligence controversies, while her former chief of staff resigned in protest of U.S. actions abroad. These developments have fueled trader focus on her tenure amid ongoing intelligence coordination responsibilities and scheduled threat assessments. No formal resignation or removal has occurred, leaving the timing of any transition dependent on White House decisions and Senate dynamics.