Tulsi Gabbard's Nomination for Director of National Intelligence

SOURCE www.npr.org
Tulsi Gabbard, former U.S. representative from Hawaii, is nominated by President Trump for the position of director of national intelligence. Her confirmation hearings are set to address her positions on U.S. intelligence, foreign policy, and national security issues.

Key Points

  • Gabbard's meeting with Assad and skepticism of U.S. intelligence on Syrian human rights abuses
  • Her stance on repealing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
  • Support for dropping charges against Edward Snowden
  • Defending Russian President Vladimir Putin
  • Criticism of President Biden's support for Ukraine

Pros

  • Experience as a former U.S. representative from Hawaii
  • Potential to bring a different perspective to the role

Cons

  • Controversial past positions on U.S. intelligence, foreign policy, and Russian relations