A new report published by The Washington Post has drawn attention to former Director of National Intelligence and former Hawaii Representative Tulsi Gabbard's long-standing relationship with Chris Butler, founder of the Science of Identity Foundation. According to the report, journalists reviewed more than 25,000 memos, communications, and related documents exchanged between Gabbard and Butler over a period spanning more than two decades. The documents reportedly suggest that Butler provided guidance on a wide range of political matters, including legislative proposals, policy positions, public messaging, and media appearances. The report describes several instances in which Butler appeared to advise Gabbard on issues before Congress and to criticize her political decisions when he believed they did not align with his preferences. Some of the communications reportedly contained detailed recommendations about legislation and policy initiatives. Former members of the Science of Identity Foundation have characterized the organization as a cult, a description that has generated significant controversy. Following publication of the report, political commentators, academics, and public figures reacted on social media. Some argued that the findings raised questions about the extent of Butler's influence on Gabbard's political career and decision-making. Others referenced past criticisms of Gabbard by political opponents, including remarks made by Hillary Clinton. The reactions ranged from expressions of concern to criticism and satire. The article primarily focuses on the allegations and findings presented in The Washington Post investigation and on the public response that followed. The claims reported in the investigation remain matters of public debate, and the article does not indicate any legal findings or official determinations regarding wrongdoing by Gabbard.

A report published by The Washington Post alleges that former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard may have received extensive guidance throughout much of her political career from Chris Butler, founder of the Science of Identity Foundation, a religious movement that some former members and scholars have described as a cult. According to the report, journalists obtained hundreds of confidential memos that appear to document advice, directives, and strategic recommendations related to Gabbard’s political activities over more than two decades. Gabbard began her political career in Hawaii in 2002 and later served in Congress before becoming Director of National Intelligence. She recently resigned from that position, citing her husband’s declining health. The Washington Post investigation suggests that Butler’s influence may have extended to decisions involving policy positions, legislative proposals, media appearances, and political messaging. Reporter Jon Swaine wrote that former followers of Butler claimed he exercised significant control over the lives of members and sought to expand his influence through political channels. The memos reviewed by the newspaper reportedly included recommendations about legislation, foreign policy issues, and public communications. One cited example involved a proposal regarding the partition of Iraq, while others contained critical evaluations of Gabbard’s public statements and political performance. Some of the documents reportedly used harsh language to criticize Gabbard, describing certain responses as ineffective or insufficiently direct. The report presents these materials as evidence that influential advisers connected to Butler may have played a substantial role in shaping aspects of Gabbard’s political trajectory. The article focuses on the allegations and evidence described in the investigation and does not establish definitive proof that Butler directly controlled Gabbard’s decisions.

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