Tulsi Gabbard

2024 - 11 - 14

Tulsi Gabbard's Wild Ride: From Dem to Trump's Intel Chief?

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Could Tulsi Gabbard really be the next Director of National Intelligence? Buckle up, it's about to get spicy!

In an unexpected turn of events that could only be described as straight from a political thriller, former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has been tapped by President-elect Donald Trump for the position of Director of National Intelligence. Once a fierce candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, Gabbard's political transformation has been nothing short of dramatic. After a failed run, she left the Democratic Party and not only jumped onto the Trump bandwagon but is also garnering support for her new role from both sides of the aisle. Talk about a plot twist!

Tulsi's shift isn't just about party affiliation; it's about ideology. As a fervent anti-interventionist and a staunch supporter of Trump's policies, she brings a unique perspective to the table. However, her nomination isn't without controversy. Critics have raised eyebrows, pointing out potential discrepancies in her past comments and ideas that clash with the norms of the intelligence community. Some are even suggesting she is a "serious threat" to national security—good luck convincing the Senate!

Adding fuel to the fire, Gabbard has made headlines for mentioning that she believes she has been targeted by the TSA due to her political stance. Who knew the quest for national security could lead to a travel ban on political candidates? Her nomination comes at a time when bipartisan agreement is as rare as a sunny day in London, making her acceptance a riveting spectacle to watch.

As the dust settles on this dramatic nomination, fans and foes alike are keeping their eyes peeled to see how this new transformation unfolds. Gabbard takes the stage as a polarizing figure, leaving many wondering whether she will be embraced by the Republican majority or face resistance from those who see her as a wildcard in the traditionally staid world of intelligence.

And if you thought that this was the end of Tulsi's surprises, think again! Not only did she once serve in a medical unit during her deployment to the Middle East, but she also has a heart for environmental issues, advocating for policies that support renewable energy. This multi-faceted personality is sure to keep us all entertained, regardless of where you stand politically!

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Trump names former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for director of national ... (NPR)

The former Democratic congresswoman has shifted her political allegiance in recent years, going from a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination ...

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Trump chooses Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence (The Guardian)

Ex-Hawaii congresswoman ran for president as Democratic candidate before quitting party to support Trump.

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Trump taps former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to be director of national ... (CBS News)

"As a former candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, she has broad support in both parties — she is now a proud Republican!" The president-elect ...

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What To Know About Tulsi Gabbard—Former Democrat Named ... (Forbes)

Gabbard left the Democratic Party in 2022 after an unsuccessful presidential run and joined the Republican Party last month after endorsing Trump and ...

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Trump selects Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence (PBS NewsHour)

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic member of Congress and presidential candidate, ...

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Trump taps dark horse Tulsi Gabbard for director of national ... (Politico)

The surprise nomination of the former Democrat and fervent anti-interventionist is likely to meet stiff resistance in the Senate.

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Tulsi Gabbard is a uniquely bad choice for Director of National ... (Mother Jones)

Trump plans to put Gabbard, a dabbler in conspiracy theories, in a job overseeing 18 spy agencies, with responsiblity for preparing the president's daily ...

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Is Tulsi Gabbard on TSA terrorist watchlist? What she's said (Newsweek)

Gabbard has suggested that she was targeted by the TSA over her support of President-elect Donald Trump.

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Trump picks Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence (CNN)

President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday he's selected former Democratic congresswoman-turned Trump supporter Tulsi Gabbard as his pick to be director of ...

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FBI should probe Gabbard, Gaetz before confirmation: John Bolton (NewsNation Now)

Former U.N. Ambassador and national security adviser John Bolton says Director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard is a "serious threat to our ...

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Tulsi Gabbard: Who is Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's Hindu pick for ... (The Economic Times)

Donald Trump chose Tulsi Gabbard for a top intelligence job. Gabbard, the first Hindu in Congress, switched to the Republican Party.

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Donald Trump names Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National ... (Business Standard)

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat and the first-ever Hindu elected to the US Congress, ...

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Tulsi Gabbard's Nomination Is a National-Security Risk (The Atlantic)

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Representative Tulsi Gabbard as the director of national intelligence. The Office of the Director of ...

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Tulsi Gabbard: Trump's new intelligence chief backed Kremlin ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Former Democrat has spoken about Russia's 'legitimate security concerns' regarding Ukraine and played down Syria's used of chemical weapons.

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Why is Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's new intel tsar, so controversial? (Aljazeera.com)

An isolationist in a key role for US-backed wars, Gabbard's positions on Iran, Russia, Syria and India will be watched.

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How will the 'deep state' swallow Tulsi Gabbard and Matt Gaetz? (Spectator.co.uk)

Trump has been interested in Gabbard since 2016 – long before she quit the Democratic party and formally joined the Trump Train this year.

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Tulsi Gabbard: I Was Added To "Domestic Terrorist Watchlist" After ... (RealClearPolitics)

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's first choice to be Director of National Intelligence, said she was placed on a DHS "domestic terror watchlist" ...

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Who is Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's new national intelligence director? (BBC News)

Tulsi Gabbard - a former Democrat congresswoman who joined the Republican Party to back Donald Trump - is the president-elect's pick for director of ...

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Tulsi Gabbard claimed she was on a terrorist watchlist. She's now ... (The Independent)

“They revealed that I had been added to a secret terror watchlist run by the TSA called Quiet Skies on July 23. This is the very same day my husband and I began ...

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5 things to know about Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's choice for director of ... (PBS NewsHour)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has tapped former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to be the next director of national intelligence, ...

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Who is Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for director of national ... (The Guardian)

The accusation is now startlingly relevant given Gabbard's prominent place in the nascent administration being assembled by Donald Trump, who on Wednesday ...

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What Tulsi Gabbard has said about Russia, Ukraine, China (Newsweek)

Gabbard has been accused of spreading Russian propaganda and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton once referred to her as a "Russian asset."

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Tulsi Gabbard has lauded religious leader accused of running ... (Newsweek)

Trump's choice for director of national intelligence has been accused of being influenced by the Science of Identity Foundation.

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