Tulsi Gabbard Faces GOP Resistance Over Intelligence Nomination

Trump's pick for Director of National Intelligence draws scrutiny for her views on Ukraine, surveillance, and alleged Russian ties.

Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman and Trump ally, has been nominated to lead the U.S. Intelligence Community as Director of National Intelligence.
Her nomination has divided Senate Republicans, with defense hawks critical of her opposition to U.S. military aid to Ukraine and her stance on government surveillance powers.
Several GOP senators, including Mitch McConnell and Thom Tillis, have expressed skepticism, citing her views on Ukraine and past alignment with Russian state media narratives.
Gabbard’s critics, including some Democrats, have accused her of echoing Russian propaganda, though she denies these claims and emphasizes her commitment to constitutional rights.
The Senate Intelligence Committee, led by Republican Tom Cotton, will process her nomination, with hearings expected in early January.