Ms. Gabbard, a former congresswoman who left the Democratic Party, would hold a top job in the administration, overseeing 18 spy agencies.

Summary

Democratic senators have raised concerns over Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination as Director of National Intelligence, citing her past meetings with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and her embrace of Russian talking points.

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Gabbard shared a video echoing a false Kremlin claim that the U.S. was funding biological weapons labs in Ukraine.

A former Democratic congresswoman and critic of U.S. foreign policy, Gabbard recently joined the Republican Party and would now oversee 18 intelligence agencies and prepare the President’s Daily Brief.

  • Flying Squid
    15•22 hours ago

    That article starts out by saying he hasn’t ruled out recess appointments.

    • @dhorkEnglish
      5•20 hours ago

      “I’m willing to grind through it and do it the old-fashioned way,”

      If they attempted to block or obstruct hearings, he was keeping his options open.

      • @MakeitstopEnglish
        4•18 hours ago

        Honestly, this is the smart move no matter what his plans are. If he took a position either way he’d just be provoking a backlash for no reason, and at the time when his position is most vulnerable.