Axios reports that President Trump considered firing DNI Tulsi Gabbard after being displeased with her Iran war testimony and questioning her loyalty in a private meeting.

•⁠ ⁠He polled advisers on whether to replace her, but Cabinet officials and Roger Stone backed her, with a source saying, “Roger sealed the deal. He saved Tulsi,” and Stone confirming he intervened.

•⁠ ⁠Stone argued Gabbard was loyal, testified professionally, would not resign, and that firing her would create a damaging news cycle and elevate her politically.