Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has formally referred two members of the intelligence community to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution over alleged leaks of classified information to major media outlets, Fox News Digital reported. A third referral is expected imminently.

According to a senior official from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the individuals are accused of leaking sensitive intelligence to The Washington Post and The New York Times. The official characterized the move as a warning to others within the intelligence community.

“Politicization of our intelligence and leaking classified information puts our nation’s security at risk and must end,” Gabbard said in a statement. “Those who leak classified information will be found and held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”

In remarks to Fox News Digital, Gabbard was explicit in her accusations, saying the leaks were “for partisan political purposes to undermine President Trump’s agenda.” She added that she intends to cooperate closely with the Justice Department and FBI to “investigate, terminate, and prosecute these criminals.”

An ODNI official explained that the decision followed a comprehensive internal review, with the case now in the hands of the DOJ, which is expected to refer the matter to the FBI for a full investigation. The official added, “We are aggressively investigating other leaks and will pursue further criminal referrals as warranted.”

The Trump administration, the official noted, is committed to identifying and prosecuting intelligence community members who disclose classified information without authorization.

The development comes amid a broader crackdown by Gabbard on what she describes as systemic abuses within the intelligence apparatus. Earlier this month, she launched the Director’s Initiative Group (DIG), a new task force tasked with exposing internal politicization and unauthorized disclosures, as well as declassifying information deemed in the public interest.

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