Trump Appoints Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence
Former Democratic Representative Tulsi Gabbard has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), marking a significant shift in her political alignment. Gabbard, a military veteran and former candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, previously served as a U.S. Representative from Hawaii from 2013 to 2021. She left the Democratic Party in 2022 and has since formed a close alliance with Trump, endorsing him during the recent campaign.
In a statement announcing her nomination, Trump praised Gabbard’s “fearless spirit” and commitment to the freedoms of all Americans, highlighting her military service and experience as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve with deployments to conflict zones in the Middle East and Africa. Gabbard expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve and emphasized her dedication to protecting the safety and security of the American people.
Despite Gabbard’s lack of direct intelligence experience, Trump’s selection signals a continued pattern of appointing allies who share his philosophy in key positions. Critics of her appointment have raised concerns about her past statements and positions, particularly her sympathetic views towards controversial figures and her isolationist foreign policy stance.
Gabbard’s nomination comes alongside other significant appointments in Trump’s forthcoming administration, including Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. The incoming administration plans to leverage its Senate majority to facilitate confirmations, setting the stage for a distinctive approach to U.S. intelligence and governance under Trump’s leadership.
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