In a bombshell interview with Glenn Beck, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revealed that members of the intelligence community may have used “burn bags” not just for security — but to destroy evidence. Gabbard, who has become a key figure in the Trump administration’s aggressive declassification efforts, accused entrenched deep-state actors of covering their tracks as revelations about the Russia collusion hoax continue to surface.

The interview, which will air in full on Beck’s show Thursday, touched on everything from the media’s complicity to the alleged misuse of classified systems and the shady practices of former intel officials. Gabbard did not hold back.

“It’s a very different story, however, if you use a burn bag to try to get rid of evidence,” she warned. Burn bags are common tools in the intelligence community, meant to destroy classified material securely. But according to Gabbard, some officials have repurposed them to conceal wrongdoing — particularly those connected to the origins of the discredited Russia investigation.

The conversation was sparked by recent remarks from FBI Director Kash Patel, who disclosed that “thousands of sensitive documents” were recovered from burn bags in hidden areas within intel agencies. These rooms, described as “secret,” raise new questions about who was accessing what and why.

Gabbard’s concerns were echoed by former Secret Service agent and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, who recently said what he saw during his tenure “shocked [him] down to [his] core.” Beck asked the intelligence chief about Bongino’s cryptic post, and Gabbard responded by condemning the culture of ambition and corruption in the intelligence bureaucracy.

“I’ve seen up close the self-serving tactics of people who put ambition and influence over their oath to the Constitution,” Gabbard said. “That’s why this work matters so much. I carry a heavy responsibility — but it’s one I embrace with purpose.”

She also turned her fire on the mainstream media, accusing them of turning a blind eye. “The media’s silence is a reflection of their complicity,” she said, arguing that outlets which amplified the Russia hoax have no interest in correcting the record. She called out former CIA Director John Brennan and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper as still being treated as credible despite their involvement in pushing false narratives.

Gabbard described other corrupt practices in detail, including over-classification — where information is deliberately marked top-secret to prevent public scrutiny. She made clear that such behavior was not just unethical but possibly criminal.

“These tactics are not just bureaucratic maneuvering. They’re criminal behavior,” she said bluntly.

But Gabbard ended the interview on a hopeful note, invoking faith and perseverance. “We must stand strong for truth, justice, and the Constitution,” she said. “Yes, the media will spin everything, but fewer and fewer people trust them. And we must hold onto hope. God is love, and in Him we find strength.”

As the Trump administration leans into transparency and continued investigation, this interview hints that more revelations are likely coming — and some will have explosive consequences for the people who once held power at the highest levels of the intelligence community.