Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to Director of National Intelligence faces continued scrutiny despite advancing through the Senate Intelligence Committee. Concerns linger regarding her past statements sympathetic to Russia, her meeting with Syrian President Bashar Assad, and her support for Edward Snowden.
Director of National Intelligence nominee, former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, has advanced through the Senate Intelligence Committee despite concerns raised about her past comments sympathetic to Russia and a meeting with Syria's now-deposed leader. The committee voted 9-8 along party lines in a closed-door session to advance her nomination to the full Senate for consideration.
Gabbard, a lieutenant colonel in the National Guard who deployed twice to the Middle East and ran for president in 2020, is one of Trump's most divisive nominees. Lawmakers from both parties have pointed to her past support for government leaker Edward Snowden and her 2017 visit with Syrian President Bashar Assad. During her contentious confirmation hearing last week, some Republican senators questioned Gabbard harshly, raising concerns about her past praise of Snowden and her skepticism regarding the use of chemical weapons by Assad. Following intense pressure from Trump supporters and allies, including Elon Musk, GOP support for Gabbard solidified over the weekend. Three GOP members seen as swing votes announced their support, ensuring her nomination moved beyond the Intelligence Committee. Given strong Democratic opposition and thin Republican margins, Gabbard will need almost all GOP senators to vote in favor to secure confirmation for the top intelligence job.
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