Tulsi Gabbard Faces Bipartisan Scrutiny Over Intelligence Nomination

Concerns over qualifications and foreign policy stances challenge her path to confirmation as director of national intelligence.

Tulsi Gabbard, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for director of national intelligence, is encountering bipartisan skepticism over her qualifications and past foreign policy positions.
Critics cite Gabbard's lack of intelligence experience and controversial remarks on Russia and Syria as potential liabilities for U.S. security partnerships.
Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has refrained from publicly supporting or opposing Gabbard, raising concerns about potential GOP defections during her confirmation process.
Key Republican senators, including swing votes on the Senate Intelligence Committee, have expressed reservations about her understanding of the role and critical national security issues.
Despite opposition, Trump's transition team remains optimistic about her confirmation, though a divided Senate could complicate the process.