Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard survived a bruising Senate confirmation fight 12 months ago, despite her lack of experience for the job. She then got down to pursuing high-profile intelligence issues, mostly aimed at revealing hidden historical truths. This generated more heat than light but was edifying to many MAGA voters.

By the end of last year, however, Gabbard seemed to have disappeared. She played no discernible role in the daring raid to snatch fugitive President Nicolás Maduro. And last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Gabbard had interfered with an Intelligence Community Inspector General report regarding a whistleblower allegation of DNI malfeasance.