Trump Allies Push to Secure Senate Support for Gabbard and Kennedy Nominations

Concerns over Edward Snowden and anti-vaccine rhetoric challenge confirmations for DNI and HHS nominees.

Tulsi Gabbard, nominated for Director of National Intelligence, faces bipartisan skepticism over her past support for Edward Snowden and controversial foreign meetings.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated for Secretary of Health and Human Services, is under scrutiny for his history of anti-vaccine rhetoric despite efforts to distance himself from those views.
The Senate Intelligence Committee vote is critical for Gabbard, as a single Republican opposing her could block her nomination from advancing to the full Senate.
Trump administration officials and allies, including Vice President JD Vance, are lobbying GOP senators to secure confirmations, with threats of primary challenges for dissenting Republicans.
President Trump is reportedly willing to reassure senators that he has no plans to pardon Snowden in an effort to ease concerns and bolster Gabbard's chances.