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Senate confirms Gabbard as Trump's director of national intelligence after Republicans fall in line


Published on 2025-02-12 12:20:46 - MSN
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  • The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence after Republicans who had initially questioned her experience and judgment fell in line behind her nomination.

The U.S. Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as President Trump's Director of National Intelligence in a vote that saw Republicans largely fall in line, despite some initial resistance. Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii known for her criticism of U.S. foreign policy and her controversial meetings with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, was nominated by Trump after he fired the previous director, Dan Coats, amid disagreements over intelligence assessments. Her confirmation came after a contentious process where concerns were raised about her foreign policy views and her perceived alignment with Russian interests. However, with the support of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other key Republicans, Gabbard secured the necessary votes, highlighting the GOP's willingness to back Trump's picks even when they diverge from traditional party lines.

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