Tulsi Gabbard: Trump's Controversial Pick for National Intelligence Director

Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman who recently joined the Republican Party, has been nominated by Donald Trump as the director of national intelligence. Her nomination has sparked controversy due to her lack of intelligence experience and past accusations of echoing Russian propaganda. Critics, including Democratic congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, have expressed concerns over her qualifications and her controversial stances on Syria and Ukraine. Gabbard's nomination requires Senate confirmation, and if approved, she will oversee 18 intelligence agencies with a budget exceeding $70 billion.