Director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard faces questions about Edward Snowden during her confirmation hearing, defending her position that he broke the law but also exposed illegal government programs.
Key Points
Tulsi Gabbard defended her position on Edward Snowden during her confirmation hearing
She emphasized the need to protect the nation's secrets as Director of National Intelligence
Gabbard previously praised Snowden for exposing NSA surveillance in an interview
Pros
Defending the rights of legal whistleblowers
Acknowledging Snowden's exposure of illegal government programs
Cons
Disagreement with Snowden's methods and breaking the law