NSA detected phone call between foreign intelligence and person close to Trump

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NSA detected an unusual phone call between a foreign intelligence associate and a person close to Donald Trump.
Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence (DNI), took a paper copy of the intelligence to Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles, instead of allowing NSA to distribute it further.
Gabbard instructed NSA not to publish the intelligence report and to send classified details directly to her office.
A whistleblower filed a complaint alleging Gabbard blocked classified intelligence from routine dispatch.
The complaint was dismissed by acting inspector general Tamara A Johnson, who couldn't determine its credibility.
Gabbard assigned a top adviser, Dennis Kirk, to the inspector general's office, raising concerns about independence.
Democrats criticized the delay in sharing the whistleblower complaint with Congress, citing legal requirements.
Republicans defended Gabbard's actions, stating she followed legal protocols.
The contents of the whistleblower complaint remain largely unknown due to redactions and executive privilege claims.
Lawmakers have requested the underlying intelligence directly from the NSA, bypassing DNI involvement.

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