Tulsi Gabbard Appointed as Trump's Controversial Intelligence Chief

Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman and military veteran, has been nominated by Donald Trump as the next director of national intelligence, sparking controversy due to her past statements supporting Kremlin narratives and skepticism about US foreign policy. Gabbard, who left the Democratic Party in 2022 and joined the Republicans, has criticized the US government's military actions and intelligence activities, including opposing CIA operations in Syria and advocating for Julian Assange and Edward Snowden. Her nomination is expected to face significant opposition in the Senate.