Recent reports indicate President Trump has privately pressed Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to resign before the 2026 midterm elections, citing frustrations over her past foreign policy positions on Iran and her defense of a former deputy who left the administration in protest. Gabbard remains in the role as of mid-May 2026, continuing to issue public statements and oversee intelligence community activities. Senate confirmation occurred in February 2025 by a 52-48 vote, and no formal removal process has begun. Traders appear focused on whether administration pressure will produce an exit ahead of the November midterms or if Gabbard can maintain her position through ongoing policy alignment efforts.