Concerns Mount Over Gabbard's Intel Nomination Amid Dictator Allegations

Nearly 100 former U.S. diplomats and national security officials have urged the Senate to hold closed-door hearings to review files on Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's nominee for national intelligence director. They express concerns over her past actions, including meetings with Syrian President Bashar Assad, which they argue could compromise her ability to provide unbiased intelligence. Gabbard's spokesperson dismissed the concerns as partisan attacks. The letter to Senate leaders highlights the importance of scrutinizing her qualifications to protect U.S. intelligence sources and methods.