Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to the highest intelligence post in the country has sparked renewed scrutiny due to her expressed support for national security leakers and her promotion of Russian-backed narratives. President-elect Trump’s decision to nominate her as director of national intelligence (DNI) has raised concerns among many in the national security community.
If confirmed, Gabbard would be tasked with overseeing the information collected by all 18 intelligence agencies and playing a crucial role in advising Trump on national security matters. However, her past controversial statements and lack of high-level national security experience have raised doubts about her suitability for the position.
Some critics have pointed to Gabbard’s past support for pro-Russia talking points, her praise of Edward Snowden, and her meetings with Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad as reasons for concern. Additionally, her comments on disinformation and lack of experience leading large agencies have raised questions about her ability to handle the complexities of the U.S. intelligence community.
While some have expressed support for Trump’s pick, others, including members of both parties, have raised doubts about Gabbard’s qualifications for the role. Critics argue that her background as a four-term Democratic congresswoman and U.S. Army reservist may not be sufficient preparation for the challenges of leading the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
No creo que sea un requisito absoluto que el Director de Inteligencia Nacional sea alguien de la comunidad de inteligencia. También creo que de vez en cuando es bueno ser escéptico de la inteligencia que se nos proporciona”, dijo durante una aparición el jueves en CNN.
Pero Spanberger instó a sus colegas del Senado a estar atentos al avance de Gabbard.
“Cualquiera que sirva en el [Comité de Inteligencia del Senado] no puede, con buena conciencia, votar por ella”, dijo.
Al Weaver contribuyó a esta historia. Enlace de la fuente