The acting director of the National Security Agency tried to save one of his top scientists from having his security clearance revoked by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, The New York Times reported Wednesday.

Lt. Gen. William J. Hartman beseeched Gabbard on behalf of Vinh Nguyen, who was one of 37 current and former national security officials to have their clearance yanked by Gabbard on Tuesday, but was rebuffed, according to the Times.

Nguyen is recognized as an expert in artificial intelligence and advanced mathematics.

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