At the center of the tension is former deputy Joe Kent, who resigned after arguing that Iran posed no imminent threat to the US. Trump was already angered by Kent’s comments, but matters worsened when Gabbard refused to condemn them during testimony before Congress at the worldwide threats hearing last month.Sources said Trump was particularly upset that Gabbard appeared reluctant to fully support the administration’s justification for military action against Iran. His stance comes from long-held views, including opposition to US involvement in foreign wars and earlier statements questioning the legality of pre-emptive strikes.Despite the criticism, Trump has offered a measured public response. When asked if he still had confidence in him, he told reporters, “Yeah, definitely.” “I mean, his thought process is a little different from mine, but that doesn’t mean someone isn’t available to serve.”The White House has also calmed the speculations. Spokesman Steven Cheung said, “As President Trump said in his remarks just now, he has confidence in Director Gabbard and the tireless work she is doing. She has assembled the most talented and impressive Cabinet we have ever seen, and they have collectively achieved a historic victory on behalf of the American people.”However, no clear replacement for Gabbard has emerged, making any immediate decisions unlikely.This uncertainty comes amid scrutiny of Gabbard’s tenure. He has faced criticism on several fronts from within the GOP administration, including a video warning nuclear war After a trip to Hiroshima, which reportedly irritated Trump. He also publicly contradicted them earlier this year when he told lawmakers that Iran had not decided to build nuclear weapons. “He’s wrong,” Trump said before authorizing strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities using American B-2 bombers.Nevertheless, he has also earned Trump’s approval at times, including endorsing his assessment that Russia did not attempt to boost his 2016 campaign.For now, Gabbard remains in post, with her office insisting she is focusing on her duties. Spokeswoman Olivia Coleman said, “Over the past two weeks, President Trump has said he has confidence in the DNI and that he has performed well in his hearings before Congress. He is committed to carrying out the responsibilities the President has given him.”