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Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for intel chief, faces questions on Capitol Hill amid Syria fallout


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, December 9th 2024 at 19:20 GMT by clickondetroit.com   Print publication without navigation

  • President-elect Donald Trump's pick for intelligence chief, Tulsi Gabbard, is making her case on Capitol Hill.

Tulsi Gabbard, recently nominated by President Trump as the Director of National Intelligence, faced a contentious confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill amid ongoing fallout from U.S. policy in Syria. Senators from both parties grilled Gabbard on her past meetings with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, her views on U.S. military involvement in the Middle East, and her ability to remain impartial given her previous criticisms of U.S. foreign policy. Gabbard defended her positions by emphasizing her commitment to national security, her firsthand experience in war zones, and her intention to provide objective intelligence assessments. However, her nomination has sparked significant debate, with some questioning her alignment with Trump's foreign policy and others praising her for her anti-interventionist stance. The hearing highlighted the complex interplay between foreign policy, intelligence, and political ideology in Washington.

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