Tulsi Gabbard warns against Islamist ideology, calls it a threat to US freedom and security
Washington: US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has launched a sharp attack on Islamist ideology, describing it as a major threat to American freedom, democracy and national security.
Speaking at a public event in the United States, Gabbard said people across the world are increasingly urging governments to uproot Islamic fundamentalism at its roots. Gabbard warned that Islamist ideology poses a direct challenge to individual liberty and democratic values in the US.
“This threat is no longer limited to foreign lands. It has now reached America as well,” she said, asserting that the ideology is driven by a political agenda aimed at establishing a global caliphate and Sharia-based governance.
🚨 Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard warns that the greatest threat to freedom is Islamist ideology:
"It is a political ideology that seeks to create a global caliphate that governs us here in America"
She says it is already here and is happening in the U.S. pic.twitter.com/MDhQeB3nLH— Ryan Saavedra (@RyanSaavedra) December 21, 2025
Referring to recent violent incidents abroad, Gabbard said the shooting by Islamic terrorists in Australia should not come as a surprise. She attributed such incidents to large-scale infiltration by Islamist elements.
According to her, Australia’s situation serves as a warning not only to the US but to the rest of the world, as the ultimate objective of Islamist groups is the Islamisation of Western societies.
She further stated that Islamist ideology and radical Islamism are not just threats to the US but pose a grave danger to global freedom, security and prosperity. Gabbard cautioned that if the US fails to recognise this ideology and act decisively against it in time, the country could face circumstances similar to those witnessed in parts of Europe and Australia.
Highlighting domestic concerns, Gabbard claimed that in several American cities, radical Islamic clerics are openly influencing and radicalising young people, pushing them towards extremism. Such developments, she said, could have serious long-term consequences for national security and social harmony.
Gabbard welcomed former President Donald Trump’s focus on strengthening border security, saying it was crucial for protecting the nation. She emphasised the need to deport suspected terrorists and prevent unchecked mass immigration that could endanger American citizens.
Her remarks have sparked debate, with supporters viewing them as a necessary warning on national security, while critics argue they risk stigmatising an entire community. Nevertheless, Gabbard’s comments underscore the growing global discourse on radicalism, migration and internal security challenges faced by Western democracies.
