Tulsi Gabbard Faces Tough Questions in Contentious DNI Confirmation Hearing

Lawmakers scrutinize Gabbard's views on Edward Snowden, surveillance, and foreign policy, leaving her nomination uncertain.

Tulsi Gabbard repeatedly declined to label Edward Snowden a 'traitor,' frustrating both Republican and Democratic senators during her confirmation hearing.
Gabbard defended her controversial 2017 meeting with then-Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, arguing it was for diplomatic purposes, though she acknowledged no concessions were made.
Her shifting stance on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which she previously sought to repeal, raised concerns about her credibility and understanding of the law.
Senators questioned her judgment on past comments regarding NATO's role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine and her alignment with Russian talking points.
With her nomination hinging on a narrow Senate Intelligence Committee vote, key Republican swing votes remain undecided after the hearing.