Gabbard proposes Fox News-style briefings for Trump, intelligence community stunned

Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, is reportedly exploring ways to revamp President Trump’s intelligence briefings, with one proposal involving Fox News-style broadcasts to align with his media consumption habits. The idea has sparked controversy, with critics questioning whether national security should be tailored to fit a television format.

Sources familiar with the discussions claim that Gabbard has consulted intelligence officials about turning the President’s Daily Brief (PDB) into a video presentation, potentially featuring Fox News hosts and producers. The goal, according to insiders, is to make the briefings more engaging for Trump, who has reportedly received the PDB only 14 times since his inauguration.

This is a stunning development. Intelligence briefings are traditionally delivered in written form, supplemented with graphics and images. However, Trump’s preference for broadcast media has led officials to consider alternative formats. Some proposals even include animated graphics and video game-style visuals to illustrate global threats.

The administration has pushed back against the reports. White House spokesman Davis Ingle dismissed the claims as “libelous garbage from unnamed sources,” insisting that Trump is in constant communication with his intelligence team. Gabbard’s office also denied the story, calling it “laughable, absurd, and flat-out false.”

If intelligence briefings are altered to resemble television segments, it raises concerns about whether critical national security information will be diluted for entertainment value. Some experts argue that adapting the PDB to Trump’s preferences could improve engagement, while others warn that it risks undermining the seriousness of intelligence assessments.

Sources:

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/gabbard-considering-ways-revamp-trumps-intelligence-briefing-rcna209805

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-intelligence-briefings-tulsi-gabbard-revamp-report-1235352089/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/gabbard-wants-fox-hosts-feed-151627091.html