A spokeswoman for the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) reported that the White House had taken Israeli critics into a major national security position, but rescinded the offer after eliciting backlash from pro-Israel rights.
Advanced Fellow Defense priorities Colonel Daniel Davis, a retired think tank and retired US Army Lt. Colonel Daniel Davis, is said to have become the deputy director of national intelligence for mission integration. Jewish insider It was reported on Wednesday. Three sources with knowledge of choice reportedly told the outlet that Davis was offered and accepted the job.
His proposed appointment was not well received by some on the right, and Gabbard reportedly reconsidered his appointment. New York Times. According to the outlet, he was undergoing a background check at the time.
DNI spokeswoman Alexa Henning told the caller that the report was false; Politics Articles about appointments. (Related: Tulsi Gabbard strips security clearances for 51 officials who signed a Hunter Biden laptop letter)
Henning claimed in the X Post that “the whole story is false.”
This is false and I told Politico that their reaction would update the story with my comments.
If the entire story is wrong, it won’t work that way. https://t.co/frmfuspwrn
– Alexa Henning (@dnispox) March 12, 2025
Democrat Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat, vice-chairman of the Senate Intelligence Email Committee, reportedly confirmed Davis’ appointment to Politico. Warner’s office did not respond to requests for confirmation from the caller.
The caller emailed the White House Office of Presidency (PPO) director about whether the PPO had a conversation with Davis about a potential position. GOR did not respond at the time of publication.
Jewish insider reports blasted Davis out as “anti-Israel,” and the backlash quickly grew online.
Fox News Host Mark Levin He shared the article and criticised the reported appointment. After other prominent accounts Celebrated Davis will not be tapped because of that position. Antiformation League (ADL) also posted an article online and blew up what was reported schedule As “very dangerous.” (Related: “They are revealing themselves”: Tulsi Gabbard responds to CIA agents threatening to sell secrets to their enemies)
Jewish Insider’s report noted that it criticized some of his previous statements US support for Israel. He also highlighted Davis’s post. Slamming A speech by Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on “anti-Semitic protests in colleges.”
“Where is it? [your] Passionate defense of the Bill of Rights to give American citizens and students even a complete control of the problem. [you] Do you oppose it like the indiscriminate killing of the most vulnerable segment of the Palestinians in Gaza? ” Davis tweeted in response.
How about half of these? @tedcruzAre they anti-Semitics threatening? https://t.co/r3gnempvg
Where is the moral anger of the Israeli government that continues to kill children and other civilians without regret or military necessity? Where are your small concerns? https://t.co/6poq9cdcrt
– Daniel Davis Deep Dive (@danielldavis1) December 24, 2024
A similar battle emerged over the election of President Trump under Elbridge Colby’s policy secretary, who is critical of the possibility of a war with Iran. In February, reports spread that some Republicans were wary of Colby’s views on Iran. Colby is strongly supported by the anti-war wings of Trump’s Union.
Davis was notified that he would not receive his position once the report was published. friend Kelley Beaucar Vlahos In Responsible Statecraft.
She claimed that Davis was the “first man in America” that the Trump administration needs and refers to him. Criticism of our leadership during the Afghan war. Vlahos noted that Davis also opposed the escalation of the war Ukraine, And he recently praised President Donald Trump’s “quest to end the war.”
Davis has it Torn Provide assistance to Israel and enable it[ing] They continue to kill Palestinians and are trapped in Gaza,” claiming that it undermines America’s credibility in the world stage.
“More crazy pearls from this guy,” Levin tweeted. “Check it out.”
More crazy pearls from this man. Check it out. https://t.co/bbjjkbwm1u
– Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) March 12, 2025
Davis defended himself in response to Levin on Wednesday, but did not confirm or deny the X-post report.
“On the contrary, I have a sharp focus on America’s first policy and a strong supporter of Israel’s policies that can bring peace to all people in the region,” he writes. “*All* local people – because if no one has a future and hope, then no one will.” (Related: Tulsi Gabbard reveals plans to “end” the “politicization” of Intel institutions on the first day of the office.)
Just curious, Mark, what do you think is a problem with that X post? Does it mean that the previous secust shamed the US with a terrible double standard and undermining the moral authority that embraces people who are doing truly bad things is indifferent… https://t.co/psgiy4voug
– Daniel Davis Deep Dive (@danielldavis1) March 12, 2025
According to ODNI, Trent Mall is currently the proxy DNI for mission integration and “the DNI’s leading advisor on all aspects of intelligence.” Website.
The daily caller contacted Davis, the host of YouTube’s “Daniel Davis Deep Dive,” but did not respond by the time of publication.
