Is Tulsi Gabbard the way to Vladimir Putin’s heart? Here's how she became a darling of Russia's state media
4 months ago

Is Tulsi Gabbard the way to Vladimir Putin’s heart? Here's how she became a darling of Russia's state media

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump picked former Hawaii legislator Tulsi Gabbard to lead the US national intelligence, suggesting another choice acknowledging loyalty over conventional competence. Following Trump's announcement, Florida Democratic Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz called Gabbard “likely a Russian asset” in an interview with MSNBC. On social media, Wasserman's remarks received a lot of criticism, with one X user calling all Democrats in Congress an “Ukrainian asset.” Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, also dismissed Wasserman's assertion, stating, “Debbie thinks that talking fast is the same as thinking intelligently; she is actually not smart.” Meanwhile, Russia media too came out in Gabbard's support, stressing that Washington-Moscow's relations will improve with her appointment. Here's why Russia media hailing Tulsi Gabbard's nomination When Russia President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Gabbard accused NATO and the US of inciting the war by disregarding Russia's legitimate security concerns. are trembling.” State media station Rossiya-1 referred to Gabbard as a Russian “comrade.” Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a history professor at New York University, called Gabbard's nomination for chief of national intelligence director “is the way to Putin's heart, and it tells to the world that America under Trump will be an ally of the Kremlin rather than an adversary.” If confirmed, Gabbard would be responsible for managing the same organisation that tracked and exposed Russian disinformation and propaganda efforts during the 2024 election.

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Gabbard says Trump is ‘looking forward to success’ ahead of talk with Putin
3 days, 13 hours ago

Gabbard says Trump is ‘looking forward to success’ ahead of talk with Putin

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, speaking ahead of an expected phone conversation Tuesday between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Monday that while the negotiations to end Russia’s war with Ukraine have just begun, Trump is “looking forward to success.” Gabbard criticized former President Joe Biden’s handling of the war in Ukraine and …

Tulsi Gabbard slams Europe’s ‘hypocrisy’ and 'anti-freedom policies’ after Trump-Zelenskyy clash
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Tulsi Gabbard slams Europe’s ‘hypocrisy’ and 'anti-freedom policies’ after Trump-Zelenskyy clash

Hindustan Times  

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in a Fox News interview sharply criticised European allies, accusing them of enforcing “anti-freedom policies” while simultaneously supporting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the ongoing war with Russia. Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's choice to be the Director of National Intelligence, appears before the Senate Intelligence Committee for her confirmation hearing on …

Fox News host nails Tulsi Gabbard: 'Russia celebrating' Trump's Zelensky snub
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Fox News host nails Tulsi Gabbard: 'Russia celebrating' Trump's Zelensky snub

Raw Story  

Fox News host Shannon Bream confronted Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard because Russia's government was "celebrating" after U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly ended Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's White House visit. During an interview on Fox News Sunday, Bream noted that 81% of Americans distrusted Russian President Vladimir Putin despite Trump's continued "trust" of him. You've got Russian Foreign Minister …

Who is Tulsi Gabbard? US Director of National Intelligence appointed by Donald Trump backed Snowden, Syria and Russia
1 month, 1 week ago

Who is Tulsi Gabbard? US Director of National Intelligence appointed by Donald Trump backed Snowden, Syria and Russia

Live Mint  

Tulsi Gabbard, United States President Donald Trump's pick for the new Director of National Intelligence, has been confirmed for the role by the Senate in a close 52-48 vote. Trump's choice of Gabbard to head intelligence, faced tough questions ahead of the vote because she neither has experience as a spy nor has she headed a government department before. Former …

Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence
1 month, 1 week ago

Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence

Deccan Chronicle  

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a major shift in U.S. policy on Ukraine: The way forward, he told allies in Brussels, is to abandon the “illusory goal” of a return to Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders and prepare for a negotiated settlement with Russia, backed up with an international force that won’t include U.S. troops. Here's the latest: Trump and Zelenskyy …

Conspiracy theorist Gabbard confirmed as new U.S. spy chief
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1 month, 1 week ago

Conspiracy theorist Gabbard confirmed as new U.S. spy chief

Raw Story  

by Frankie TAGGART The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday as Donald Trump's choice to lead the country's intelligence services, despite criticism over her lack of experience and past support for Russia and Syria. Gabbard scraped through a 52-48 floor vote -- with former Senate leader Mitch McConnell as the sole Republican "no" -- as Democrats warned that …

'Genuine threat': Backlash hits Tulsi Gabbard as 'Putin's girlfriend' confirmed to Cabinet
1 month, 1 week ago

'Genuine threat': Backlash hits Tulsi Gabbard as 'Putin's girlfriend' confirmed to Cabinet

Raw Story  

Experts and critics expressed alarm Wednesday after former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence. In a 52-48 vote mainly along party lines, the Senate confirmed Gabbard despite her history of promoting Russian talking points. National security analyst Main Wonk concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin "owns Trump" after reflecting on Gabbard's confirmation and …

Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed As US Director Of National Intelligence
1 month, 1 week ago

Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed As US Director Of National Intelligence

ABP News  

Tulsi Gabbard has been officially confirmed as the US Director of National Intelligence after the Senate's final vote on Wednesday. Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard With 52-48 Vote Hailing her confirmation as Director, the white house said on its official page of X, "Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation as Director of National Intelligence highlights President Trump’s commitment to safeguarding America’s security and ensuring …

Senate Confirms Tulsi Gabbard As Trump's Director Of National Intelligence
1 month, 1 week ago

Senate Confirms Tulsi Gabbard As Trump's Director Of National Intelligence

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― The Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence after months of contentious debate about her record, as Republicans initially skeptical about her nomination folded amid public pressure from the president’s MAGA allies. “It would befit you and be helpful to the way you are perceived to the members of the Intelligence …

Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as US director of national intelligence
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1 month, 1 week ago

Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as US director of national intelligence

Al Jazeera  

The former congresswoman was seen as one of Trump’s most controversial picks by Republicans and Democrats alike. Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman, has been confirmed as the director of national intelligence in the United States, a cabinet-level role in the administration of President Donald Trump. “The intelligence community needs to refocus on its core mission, collecting intelligence and providing …

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee US spy agencies, advances to Senate confirmation vote
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1 month, 1 week ago

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee US spy agencies, advances to Senate confirmation vote

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Tulsi Gabbard moved a step closer to being the next director of national intelligence Monday after the U.S. Senate advanced her nomination to a final vote planned for later this week. The Senate could hold its final vote on confirming Gabbard as soon as Wednesday following Monday’s 52-46 procedural vote to end debate on her nomination, which fell …

Gabbard moves closer to becoming top US Intelligence official
1 month, 1 week ago

Gabbard moves closer to becoming top US Intelligence official

India Today  

The U.S. Senate voted on Monday to advance the nomination of former Representative Tulsi Gabbard to be director of national intelligence, continuing President Donald Trump's successful push to confirm even his most at-risk nominees for administration positions. Trump's fellow Republicans have rallied behind Gabbard, despite doubts about the 43-year-old former Democrat's lack of significant intelligence experience and past statements seen …

Republicans rally behind Tulsi Gabbard as Senate panel approves her nomination
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Republicans rally behind Tulsi Gabbard as Senate panel approves her nomination

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tulsi Gabbard cleared an important hurdle to become President Donald …

Tulsi Gabbard passes Senate committee vote, paving way to DNI confirmation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard passes Senate committee vote, paving way to DNI confirmation

The Hindu  

Hindu-American Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial pick to oversee spy agencies, has been approved by a key Senate committee for Director of National Intelligence in a private vote, paving the way toward a wider Senate vote on her confirmation. The Republican-led Senate Select Committee on Intelligence approved Ms. Gabbard’s nomination in a closed committee vote of 9-8, along …

Tulsi Gabbard moves closer to US Intelligence Chief role despite intense backlash
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard moves closer to US Intelligence Chief role despite intense backlash

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump's contentious nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence cleared a major hurdle on Tuesday when a Senate committee backed her for confirmation despite doubts about her lack of experience and past statements seen as supporting U.S. adversaries. Senator Tom Cotton, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, told reporters the panel had voted to report Gabbard's …

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee US spy agencies, clears Senate committee
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee US spy agencies, clears Senate committee

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to be President Donald Trump director of national intelligence cleared a key Senate committee Tuesday despite concerns raised about her past comments sympathetic to Russia and a meeting with Syria’s now-deposed leader. A former Democratic congresswoman, Gabbard is one of Trump’s most divisive nominees, with lawmakers of both parties also pointing to her past support …

February 4, 2025: Trump-Netanyahu joint press conference, US tariffs, RFK Jr. meeting and Gabbard nomination vote
55 years, 2 months ago

February 4, 2025: Trump-Netanyahu joint press conference, US tariffs, RFK Jr. meeting and Gabbard nomination vote

CNN  

Tulsi Gabbard arrives to testify during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The Senate Intelligence Committee is expected to vote in a closed session Tuesday afternoon on Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination as director of national intelligence, according to sources. GOP Sen. Todd Young said Tuesday he will support Gabbard’s nomination, giving her enough support …

Will Tulsi Gabbard survive the Senate confirmation battle and make it to Trump 2.0?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will Tulsi Gabbard survive the Senate confirmation battle and make it to Trump 2.0?

Firstpost  

Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination as Director of National Intelligence faces intense scrutiny over her views on Edward Snowden, Russia, and US foreign policy. With Republican senators undecided and a divided Senate Intelligence Committee set to vote, her confirmation hangs in the balance Former Representative Tulsi Gabbard, US President Donald Trump's nominee to be director of national intelligence, testifies before a Senate …

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee spy agencies, clears Senate committee
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee spy agencies, clears Senate committee

LA Times  

Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s choice to be director of national intelligence, testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee last month. Tulsi Gabbard‘s nomination to be President Trump’s director of national intelligence cleared a key Senate committee Tuesday despite concerns raised about her past comments sympathetic to Russia and a meeting with Syria’s now-deposed leader. A former Democratic member of Congress, Gabbard …

'She would be dangerous': Conservative WSJ urges GOP to 'reject' Trump nominee
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'She would be dangerous': Conservative WSJ urges GOP to 'reject' Trump nominee

Raw Story  

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's appearance before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday did nothing to convince the editorial board of the conservative Wall Street Journal that she is a suitable nominee to be Donald Trump's Director of National Intelligence. In fact, as they wrote in a scathing editorial, her answers on key questions not only contradicted two other Trump Cabinet …

Tulsi Gabbard's flub on 'softball question' leaves GOP senator with 'a lot of questions'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard's flub on 'softball question' leaves GOP senator with 'a lot of questions'

Raw Story  

Former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, faced a contentious confirmation hearing on Thursday, and one of her responses left a Republican senator with "a lot of questions." Sen. James Lankford asked Gabbard, "Was he a traitor when he took America's secret and then ran to China and became a Russian citizen?" Andrew …

Tulsi Gabbard slams Democrats over 'Putin, Modi' puppet charge in fiery speech
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard slams Democrats over 'Putin, Modi' puppet charge in fiery speech

India Today  

Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump’s pick for national intelligence director, vigorously pushed back against the Democratic narrative that she is a puppet for the US President and world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Thursday. "Democrats have accused me of being Trump’s puppet, Putin’s puppet, Assad’s puppet, and Modi’s puppet, but what truly unsettles them …

Tulsi Gabbard confirmation hearing: Well that was a disaster!
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard confirmation hearing: Well that was a disaster!

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Gabbard replied that she had only meant to highlight the “egregiously illegal and unconstitutional programs” that Snowden had exposed—specifically NSA programs that intercepted communications of U.S. citizens—and that his leaks had led to “serious reforms.” A few senators quoted …

Tulsi Gabbard’s hopes of becoming Trump's director of national intelligence rest in the hands of two Republican senators
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard’s hopes of becoming Trump's director of national intelligence rest in the hands of two Republican senators

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation hearing to become Director of National Intelligence …

Tulsi Gabbard Grilled By Skeptical GOP Senators In Senate Confirmation Hearing
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard Grilled By Skeptical GOP Senators In Senate Confirmation Hearing

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as the director of national intelligence, faced tough questions from Republicans during her Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday, including about her past support for Edward Snowden, who leaked information on classified intelligence programs in 2013. When Sen. James Lankford asked Gabbard to reassure the intelligence community by answering, yes or …

Astonishing moment Tulsi Gabbard is screamed at by Democrat Senator as confirmation hearing turns ugly
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Astonishing moment Tulsi Gabbard is screamed at by Democrat Senator as confirmation hearing turns ugly

Daily Mail  

Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's selection to become director of national intelligence, spent much of her confirmation hearing feuding with a screaming senator over Edward Snowden. One of Trump's most controversial Cabinet selections, lawmakers on the Senate Intelligence Committee fired off inquiries about Gabbard's qualifications and past praise for adversaries of the U.S. government. Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's choice to …

Trump's cabinet picks face intense scrutiny during Senate confirmation hearings
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump's cabinet picks face intense scrutiny during Senate confirmation hearings

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump’s nominees to lead the US intelligence community and the FBI faced intense scrutiny on Thursday during contentious Senate confirmation hearings, as critics highlighted their lack of experience and controversial past decisions Former Representative Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be director of national intelligence, attends to testify before a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing …

Tulsi Gabbard tells GOP lawmaker she's 'offended' by his question
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard tells GOP lawmaker she's 'offended' by his question

Raw Story  

Sen. Jerry Moran on Thursday questioned Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's appointee to the Director of National Intelligence, about her opinions on Russia. "I want to make certain that in no way does Russia get a pass in your mind or your heart or in any policy recommendation you would make or not make," Moran said during the Senate Intelligence Committee …

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee US spy agencies, grilled about Snowden, Syria and Russia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee US spy agencies, grilled about Snowden, Syria and Russia

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s pick to be director of national intelligence, faced sharp criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike Thursday during a fiery confirmation hearing focused on her past comments sympathetic to Russia, a meeting with Syria’s now-deposed leader and her past support for government leaker Edward Snowden. President Trump’s reelection is a clear mandate from the …

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee spy agencies, grilled on Snowden, Syria and Russia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee spy agencies, grilled on Snowden, Syria and Russia

LA Times  

Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s choice for director of national intelligence, testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s pick to be director of national intelligence, faced sharp criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike Thursday during a fiery confirmation hearing focused on her comments sympathetic to Russia, a meeting with Syria’s now-deposed leader and her past support …

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to oversee US spy agencies, will face grilling at confirmation hearing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to oversee US spy agencies, will face grilling at confirmation hearing

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, is expected to face tough questions from lawmakers Thursday over past comments about Russia and a 2017 visit with Syria's now-deposed leader. The back-and-forth during Gabbard's confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee could reveal whether she has successfully assuaged concerns from lawmakers of both parties—or whether …

Donald Trump's allies push lawmakers to give Tulsi Gabbard top spy job
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump's allies push lawmakers to give Tulsi Gabbard top spy job

Hindustan Times  

After Pete Hegseth won confirmation by a single vote to become defense secretary, Donald Trump’s entourage is mobilizing to bolster Tulsi Gabbard, another of the president’s imperiled nominees for a top national security post. If confirmed, Tulsi Gabbard will oversee the 18 US spy agencies, from the CIA and the National Security Agency to the Defense Intelligence Agency, They’re pressing …

Donald Trump’s Most Controversial Cabinet Picks Face Skeptical GOP Senators
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump’s Most Controversial Cabinet Picks Face Skeptical GOP Senators

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― If two of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees represent the political gains he’s made over the course of his decade in politics, it would be a pair of former Democrats who endorsed him in 2024 and are now up for top jobs in his administration: Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Former Rep. Tulsi …

McConnell's 'conspicuous silence' rattles key Trump nominee: report
2 months ago

McConnell's 'conspicuous silence' rattles key Trump nominee: report

Raw Story  

A powerful Republican senator's "conspicuous silence" is proving worrisome for President-elect Donald Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, according to a report. To boot, critics have said her past remarks about Russia's invasion of Ukraine could undermine U.S. security and intelligence partnerships — and some have even gone as far as accusing her of parroting Russian propaganda. And now, …

Trump Cabinet pick Gabbard unclear on what head of US intelligence does: report
2 months ago

Trump Cabinet pick Gabbard unclear on what head of US intelligence does: report

Salon  

It's likely we've already seen the worst performance by a nominee to Donald Trump's Cabinet, but former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is giving Matt Gaetz a run for his money. "Gabbard couldn’t clearly articulate what the role of director of national intelligence entails," the report reads, citing several unnamed Republican aides and a member of the Trump transition team. The isolationist …

Trump Nominee Tulsi Gabbard Flip-Flops On Key Issue Amid Confirmation Fight
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump Nominee Tulsi Gabbard Flip-Flops On Key Issue Amid Confirmation Fight

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has changed her stance on a controversial government program she once sought to repeal as she battles for confirmation to become Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence. “If confirmed as DNI, I will uphold Americans’ Fourth Amendment rights while maintaining vital national security tools like Section 702 to ensure the …

Tulsi Gabbard's uphill battle to win confirmation as the nation's top intel chief
3 months ago

Tulsi Gabbard's uphill battle to win confirmation as the nation's top intel chief

NPR  

Tulsi Gabbard's uphill battle to win confirmation as the nation's top intel chief Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat who joined the Republican party this year, is facing an uphill battle to win Senate confirmation as country's top intel chief. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Senators have spent the past several weeks meeting with President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks that include some more …

Meet the Conspiracy Filmmaker Who Claims to Have Red-Pilled Tulsi Gabbard
55 years, 2 months ago

Meet the Conspiracy Filmmaker Who Claims to Have Red-Pilled Tulsi Gabbard

Wired  

The transformation of Tulsi Gabbard from former Democratic congresswoman and presidential candidate to Donald Trump supporter has confounded many. But statements in the past month from Mikki Willis, an infamous conspiracy filmmaker who claims to have been a close friend of Gabbard for over a decade, may help explain how the Hawaiian National Guard veteran has gone from being a …

Trump's intel chief pick Tulsi Gabbard in middle of row over her ties with Syria amid Assad's fall
3 months, 1 week ago

Trump's intel chief pick Tulsi Gabbard in middle of row over her ties with Syria amid Assad's fall

Firstpost  

Gabbard’s visit to Syria to meet with then-President Bashar Assad around the time of Trump’s first inauguration during the country’s bloody civil war stunned her former colleagues and the Washington national security establishment President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for intelligence chief, Tulsi Gabbard, faced fresh scrutiny Monday on Capitol Hill about her proximity to Russian-ally Syria amid the sudden collapse of …

Senators urged to examine Tulsi Gabbard’s ‘deep and intense’ ties to Hawaii sect
3 months, 1 week ago

Senators urged to examine Tulsi Gabbard’s ‘deep and intense’ ties to Hawaii sect

Raw Story  

A former member of a secretive Hawaiʻi religious sect is warning members of Congress about the potential dangers of confirming Tulsi Gabbard as President-elect Donald Trump’s next director of national intelligence. Van Duyn says she worries that Gabbard is still under Butler’s influence, which could compromise national security, noting in her letter that she suspects that any sensitive intelligence Gabbard …

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for Intel Chief who visited Assad, meets with Senators after dictator’s fall
3 months, 1 week ago

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for Intel Chief who visited Assad, meets with Senators after dictator’s fall

The Hindu  

Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be the Director of National Intelligence, has met key Senators at Capitol Hill and supported the Republican leader's view on Syria amid the sudden fall of the country's Assad rule. Ms. Gabbard has faced skepticism from national security experts and lawmakers about her views on the Syrian regime, and she is likely to …

Tulsi Gabbard’s Pro-Putin Views Alarm Intel Experts – But They Mirror Trump’s
3 months, 1 week ago

Tulsi Gabbard’s Pro-Putin Views Alarm Intel Experts – But They Mirror Trump’s

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Critics worried about potential intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard’s praise for foreign adversaries likely have an insurmountable problem: a soon-to-be commander in chief who shares the same and even more extreme views. “Some of these claims of her ties to these adversaries like Russia and Syria, there’s got to be both knowledge and explanation of that.” …

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for intel chief, faces questions on Capitol Hill amid Syria fallout
3 months, 1 week ago

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for intel chief, faces questions on Capitol Hill amid Syria fallout

LA Times  

Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be director of National Intelligence, stands for photos with Sen. Mike Rounds at the Capitol. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for intelligence chief, Tulsi Gabbard, faced fresh scrutiny on Capitol Hill about her proximity to Russian ally Syria amid the sudden fall of that country’s hard-line leader. Showing that concern, nearly 100 former senior …

Trump's controversial picks Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard visit Senate for support
3 months, 1 week ago

Trump's controversial picks Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard visit Senate for support

India Today  

Two of President-elect Donald Trump's most controversial nominees, Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard, sought support from US senators on Monday, but it remained uncertain whether they would get the near-unanimous Republican backing they will need to win confirmation. Former Fox News personality Hegseth held a second meeting with Senator Joni Ernst, a combat veteran and sexual assault survivor seen as …

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for intel chief, faces questions on Capitol Hill amid Syria fallout
3 months, 1 week ago

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for intel chief, faces questions on Capitol Hill amid Syria fallout

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for intelligence chief, Tulsi Gabbard, faced fresh scrutiny Monday on Capitol Hill about her proximity to Russian-ally Syria amid the sudden collapse of that country’s hardline Assad rule. I won’t stand for it.” One widely watched Republican, Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, herself a former Army National Guard lieutenant colonel and sexual assault survivor …

Tulsi Gabbard likely to face bumpy ride in Senate as ex-US officials lambast her for alleged ‘sympathy for dictators'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard likely to face bumpy ride in Senate as ex-US officials lambast her for alleged ‘sympathy for dictators'

Hindustan Times  

The Senate has been urged to hold private briefings on Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, due to her alleged “sympathy for dictators like Vladimir Putin and Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad” and other issues. Tulsi Gabbard earlier denounced Trump's choice to kill Iranian general Qassem Suleimani as a “illegal and unconstitutional act of war.” In an …

'Very disturbing': Lawmaker highlights concerning 'pattern' in Trump pick's positions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Very disturbing': Lawmaker highlights concerning 'pattern' in Trump pick's positions

Raw Story  

A Democratic lawmaker raised "disturbing" concerns about Donald Trump's choice to oversee the nation's most secret information. "I'm the ranking member for counterterrorism law enforcement, and intelligence on the Homeland Security Committee, and I've been very vocal about particularly why Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel are not the right picks," Magaziner said. The former president's relationship with Russian president Vladimir …

Tulsi Gabbard suffers from 'dictator sympathy', allege 100 US ex-officials
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard suffers from 'dictator sympathy', allege 100 US ex-officials

India Today  

As many as 100 former diplomats, intelligence, and national security officials of the US have urged the Senate to hold a closed-door briefing on President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. They have cited concerns over Gabbard's alleged "sympathy for dictators like Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad", and her lack of experience …

'The Russian playbook': Ex-Tulsi Gabbard aides spill dirt on alleged pro-Kremlin rhetoric
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'The Russian playbook': Ex-Tulsi Gabbard aides spill dirt on alleged pro-Kremlin rhetoric

Raw Story  

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who was chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to be his director of national intelligence, has drawn criticism for purported peddling of Russian talking points about the war in Ukraine. Now some former Gabbard aides have told ABC News that they don't believe that Gabbard is a Russian intelligence asset -- rather, they believe that she has …

Former officials urge closed-door Senate hearings on Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for intel chief
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Former officials urge closed-door Senate hearings on Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for intel chief

Politico  

Avril Haines, the current director of national intelligence, when asked Thursday whether intelligence sharing with allies could be in jeopardy under the next administration, cited the importance of those relationships and noted the strong bipartisan support for them in Congress. “I certainly hope that will continue.” Among those who signed the letter to Senate leaders were former Deputy Secretary of …

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