Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has issued a stark warning about the increasing threat of nuclear war following her recent visit to Hiroshima, Japan. Her emotional message comes amid growing tensions between global nuclear powers.

According to Breitbart, Gabbard shared her experience in a video posted to X, describing the "haunting sadness" that still lingers in Hiroshima nearly 80 years after an atomic bomb devastated the city. The DNI emphasized that the world is currently "closer to the brink of nuclear annihilation than ever before."

In her message, Gabbard detailed the horrific aftermath of the 1945 bombing, which killed over 300,000 people immediately and left countless others suffering from radiation sickness, severe burns, and cancer in the months and years that followed.

Modern weapons far deadlier

Gabbard pointed out a frightening reality about today's nuclear arsenals compared to the weapons used during World War II. The bomb dropped on Hiroshima had a yield of just fifteen kilotons of TNT, while modern nuclear weapons are exponentially more powerful.

"A single nuclear weapon today could kill millions in just minutes," Gabbard warned in her video message. She described in vivid detail how such weapons would "vaporize everything at its core" and send deadly shockwaves miles beyond the initial blast zone.

The DNI further explained that the aftermath of a nuclear strike would be catastrophic, with radioactive fallout spreading through air, water, and soil. She warned that a potential "nuclear winter" could block sunlight globally, leading to crop failures and mass starvation affecting billions.

Trump seeks denuclearization path

President Trump has recently expressed support for nuclear disarmament efforts, aligning with Gabbard's concerns about the existential threat posed by these weapons. His administration appears to be exploring diplomatic avenues to reduce nuclear tensions.

In March, Trump stated that "it would be great if everybody would get rid of their nuclear weapons," noting that Russia and the United States possess the largest arsenals. He also acknowledged that China is rapidly expanding its nuclear capabilities and could reach parity within five years.

The president previously indicated plans to advance denuclearization talks with both Russia and China. "There's no reason for us to be building brand new nuclear weapons," Trump said in February, adding that existing arsenals could already "destroy the world 50 times over, 100 times over."

Warning against warmongers

Gabbard's message took aim at those she believes are increasing the risk of nuclear conflict through reckless rhetoric and policies that heighten international tensions.

"This isn't some made-up science fiction story, this is the reality of what's at stake," Gabbard emphasized in her video. She specifically criticized "political elite and warmongers" who she accused of "carelessly fomenting fear and tensions between nuclear powers."

The DNI called for people to "reject this path to nuclear war" and instead work toward "a world where no one has to live in fear of a nuclear holocaust." Her message represents one of the most direct warnings about nuclear danger from a high-ranking U.S. intelligence official in recent years.

Gabbard supports peace initiatives

Alexa Henning, Deputy Chief of Staff for Gabbard, clarified that the DNI's message aligns with President Trump's stated objectives of pursuing peace and preventing conflicts that could escalate to nuclear confrontation.

"Acknowledging the past is critical to inform the future," Henning stated. She emphasized that the DNI supports Trump's "clearly stated objectives of bringing about lasting peace and stability and preventing war."

Gabbard's warning comes at a time of heightened global tensions, with ongoing conflicts in multiple regions and strained relations between nuclear powers. Her Hiroshima visit appears to have deeply affected her perspective on nuclear risks.