Gabbard plans to shift coveted, CIA-backed high-tech fund to her office - Politico
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DNI Gabbard plans to move a CIA-backed tech investment fund under her direct control, shifting intelligence technology priorities away from the CIA.
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Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, plans to move a high-tech investment fund currently backed by the CIA to her office, according to Politico. The fund, which appears to be a significant intelligence tool, is currently housed within the CIA's structure, giving the agency substantial control over its operations and investment decisions. Consolidating the fund under Gabbard's direct oversight would shift control away from the CIA and concentrate it within her DNI office, potentially altering how intelligence priorities are set for emerging technology investments. This move reflects broader Trump administration efforts to reshape intelligence agency structures and decision-making authority. The plan would require navigating institutional resistance from the CIA and potentially other stakeholders with interests in the fund's current management.
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