Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard issued an urgent warning that warmongers are deliberately pushing the world toward nuclear annihilation, revealing the terrifying aftermath she witnessed firsthand at Hiroshima’s ground zero.
Key Takeaways
- DNI Tulsi Gabbard has warned that “political elite and warmongers” are bringing the world “closer to the brink of nuclear annihilation than ever before” after visiting Hiroshima, Japan.
- Gabbard emphasized that modern nuclear weapons are significantly more powerful than those used in 1945, capable of killing millions within minutes.
- Her warnings coincide with ongoing U.S. negotiations with Iran over a nuclear deal and increased tensions between nuclear powers.
- Gabbard’s deputy chief of staff confirmed that her concerns align with President Trump’s commitment to preventing nuclear war and working toward peace.
- The DNI urged citizens to demand an end to policies that risk nuclear conflict, calling for action to create a world free from the threat of nuclear destruction.
Gabbard’s Stark Warning Following Hiroshima Visit
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has issued a grave warning about the imminent threat of nuclear war in a powerful video message posted to social media on Tuesday. Following her visit to Hiroshima, Japan, where she witnessed firsthand the devastating aftermath of the 1945 atomic bombing, Gabbard delivered an impassioned plea against what she describes as reckless warmongering by political elites. Her warning comes at a critical time as global tensions between nuclear powers continue to escalate, with the Ukraine conflict and Iran nuclear negotiations adding to worldwide concerns.
“I recently visited Hiroshima, and stood at the epicenter of a city scarred by the unimaginable horror caused by a single nuclear bomb dropped in 1945. What I saw, the stories I heard, and the haunting sadness that remains, will stay with me forever,” said Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence.
The Terrifying Reality of Modern Nuclear Threats
In her powerful message, Gabbard highlighted the catastrophic potential of today’s nuclear arsenals, noting that modern weapons are exponentially more destructive than those used in World War II. She emphasized that current nuclear weapons could kill millions within minutes, creating a scale of destruction previously unimaginable. The DNI specifically called out “political elite and warmongers” for dangerously escalating tensions between nuclear powers, putting humanity at risk of extinction through what she described as careless and self-serving actions.
“This is the reality of what’s at stake, what we are facing now, because as we stand here today, closer to the brink of nuclear annihilation than ever before, political elite and warmongers are carelessly fomenting fear and tensions between nuclear powers,” said Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence.
Gabbard’s statements align with recent developments in global politics, particularly following Ukraine’s drone attack on Russia’s nuclear bomber fleet on June 1, which prompted warnings about potential nuclear escalation from various quarters. Her message comes as President Trump has expressed growing skepticism about Iran’s willingness to halt uranium enrichment as part of ongoing nuclear negotiations, saying, “I don’t know, … I did think so, and I’m getting more and more — less confident about it.”
Trump Administration’s Commitment to Peace
The Trump administration has quickly affirmed that Gabbard’s concerns reflect the President’s own commitment to preventing nuclear conflict. Alexa Henning, Gabbard’s deputy chief of staff, emphasized the alignment between the DNI’s warning and President Trump’s longstanding position on nuclear dangers. The administration has consistently prioritized diplomatic solutions and de-escalation strategies in its approach to international conflicts, seeking to reduce rather than inflame tensions with nuclear powers.
“President Trump has repeatedly stated in the past that he recognizes the immeasurable suffering, and annihilation can be caused by nuclear war, which is why he has been unequivocal that we all need to do everything possible to work towards peace,” said Alexa Henning, Deputy Chief of Staff.
Gabbard concluded her message with a call to action for ordinary citizens, urging “we the people” to demand that leaders change course from the current path toward nuclear confrontation. Her passionate appeal emphasizes that the responsibility for preventing nuclear catastrophe lies not just with government officials but with all citizens who must hold their leaders accountable. The DNI’s warning represents a powerful reminder of the stakes involved in current geopolitical tensions and the urgent need for peaceful solutions to international conflicts.
