Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced that security clearances had been revoked for 37 current and former officials accused of politicizing intelligence and betraying public trust. The decision targets individuals involved in the Obama-era 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) on Russian interference in the 2016 election, which critics say was biased and politically motivated.

An Aug. 18 memo from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence confirmed the revocations, citing misuse of classified information, failure to follow intelligence standards, and abuse of authority. “Their access to classified systems, facilities, materials, and information is to be terminated forthwith,” the memo stated, adding that all government contracts and credentials must be surrendered immediately.

Among those stripped of clearance are ex-Principal Deputy DNI Stephanie O’Sullivan, Vinh Nguyen—Trump administration NSA AI chief—and Samantha Vinograd, a former Biden and Obama national security official. Several others on the list had signed statements supporting Trump’s impeachment or questioning his financial ties during the 2016 campaign.

Gabbard, who has labeled the 2017 ICA a “treasonous conspiracy,” has begun declassifying documents that show how intelligence leaders John Brennan, James Clapper, and James Comey pushed the narrative of Russian support for Trump, despite warnings from veteran officers. The controversial report included elements from the discredited Steele dossier.

“Security clearance is a privilege, not a right,” Gabbard said. “Those who politicize intelligence and betray their oath to the Constitution have broken a sacred trust.” The revocations are part of a broader effort to reform the intelligence community and ensure accountability in politically charged investigations.