Tulsi Gabbard's DNI Nomination Faces Uncertainty Over Edward Snowden Stance

Bipartisan skepticism emerges as Gabbard's refusal to label Snowden a 'traitor' dominates confirmation hearings.

Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence is under scrutiny due to her past support for Edward Snowden and her refusal to explicitly call him a 'traitor.'
Both Republican and Democratic senators on the Intelligence Committee have raised concerns about her stance on Snowden and government surveillance policies.
Gabbard's nomination hinges on the support of key Republican senators, with Todd Young and Susan Collins expressing reservations following her confirmation hearing.
The White House remains cautiously optimistic, with no GOP senators formally opposing her yet, but concerns persist about her combative responses during questioning.
Senate procedures could allow Gabbard's nomination to proceed to a floor vote without a committee recommendation, though her confirmation remains uncertain.