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Why Did Tulsi Gabbard Rescind Havana Syndrome Assessments

In a memo to the intelligence community, Gabbard's office said the earlier reviews excluded relevant intelligence, suppressed alternative analyses, relied on flawed research, and limited information gathering

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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has withdrawn two Biden-era intelligence assessments that cast doubt on claims that foreign adversaries were responsible for so-called Havana Syndrome cases, according to CNN.

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In a memo to the intelligence community, Gabbard's office said the earlier reviews excluded relevant intelligence, suppressed alternative analyses, relied on flawed research, and limited information gathering.

The move comes as Gabbard prepares to leave office later this month after President Donald Trump nominated Jay Clayton to succeed her.

The report said Havana Syndrome first emerged in 2016 when U.S. diplomats in Cuba reported symptoms including severe headaches, dizziness and other neurological issues. Debate has persisted over whether the incidents were caused by directed energy attacks from a foreign power.

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Previous intelligence assessments concluded there was insufficient evidence linking the cases to an adversary. However, victims and some lawmakers have argued that key evidence was overlooked.

While Gabbard's decision overturns those findings, it remains unclear whether a new formal investigation into the mysterious incidents will follow.

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