U.S. Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, who oversees the 18 American security agencies, announced on Wednesday that she will implement major cuts within her administration.

Gabbard, 43, who has been accused by critics and opponents of being close to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that her office “will be reduced by more than 40 percent by the end of the 2025 fiscal year,” without clarifying whether the cuts will affect personnel or budget.

She indicated that this move would “save $700 million annually.”

In a statement, Gabbard said, “Over the past twenty years, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence has become bloated and ineffective, with abuse of power, leaks of classified information, and politicization of intelligence becoming common practices within the agencies.”

She added, “The Office of National Intelligence and intelligence agencies must undergo serious changes to fulfill their duties to the American people and the U.S. Constitution, which include seeking truth and providing objective, unbiased, and relevant information to the President and policymakers.”

In a series of social media posts, Gabbard said she intends to “cut down bloated bureaucracy, root out deep state operatives, and refocus on the office’s core mission.”

Her office’s website published a four-page fact sheet outlining reductions in efforts related to biological security monitoring, the spread of weapons of mass destruction, cyber intelligence threats, and other areas.

Democratic opposition had questioned Gabbard during her Senate confirmation hearing in February about her positions seen as sympathetic to the Kremlin, especially regarding the war in Ukraine.