More than 100 intelligence community employees face immediate termination and security clearance revocation following an investigation into explicit group chats hosted on classified servers. The scandal, first reported by City Journal, centers on channels titled 'LBTQA' and 'IC_Pride_TWG' within the NSA-managed Intelink system.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced decisive action via social media:
'This disgusting behavior violates every standard of professionalism. Those responsible will lose their jobs and clearances by Friday.'The purge aligns with President Trump's executive order dismantling Biden-era diversity initiatives, which Gabbard labeled 'DEI insanity.'
Key developments include:
- Deadline set for Friday to identify all participants
- Secure intranet chatrooms immediately disabled
- Cross-agency review of employee conduct underway
Deputy Chief Alexa Henning confirmed agencies received formal termination directives, emphasizing compliance with national security priorities. Gabbard told Fox News this marks the 'beginning of systemic reforms' to eliminate political weaponization within intelligence agencies.
The scandal raises critical questions about:
- Monitoring protocols for secure communication systems
- Impacts on ongoing intelligence operations
- Future vetting processes for security clearances
As the Trump administration accelerates its post-election 'clean house' mandate, this case sets a precedent for accountability in classified environments. Analysts warn the mass firings could temporarily strain counterterrorism and cybersecurity efforts.