Roger Stone Persuades Trump Not to Fire Tulsi Gabbard — Inside the Power Play

Roger Stone persuades Trump to keep intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard after a tense Oval Office exchange, sources say. The president, furious over Gabbard’s lukewarm Iran testimony, summoned his longtime confidant for a private talk. Stone, 73, laid out four points: loyalty, professionalism, no resignation risk, and political fallout.

Roger Stone Persuades Trump to Spare Tulsi Gabbard

According to insiders, Trump asked his advisers to rate Gabbard’s performance; the vote tilted toward retention after Stone’s intervention. “He saved Tulsi,” a senior aide told Reuters. Stone later posted on X, “Fortunately, I acted in time,” confirming his role.

“President Trump believes Tulsi is doing an excellent job,” White House press secretary said.

Critics like Laura Loomer warned that a forced exit could turn Gabbard into a martyr and a potential 2028 contender, threatening Vice President Vance’s early‑state prospects. Stone countered that dismissal would spark a ↓ media storm and empower dissenters.

Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman and combat veteran, has long opposed Middle‑East interventions. Her hiring of Dan Caldwell at the ODNI drew fire from pro‑Israel factions, adding another layer of tension.

Analysis by: Tariq Al-Fayed

Middle East Geopolitical Strategist