Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed as the next director of national intelligence by a narrow Senate vote of 52 to 48. The confirmation process highlighted her controversial stances, particularly her past support for Edward Snowden and criticisms of U.S. intelligence practices. Republican lawmakers, including Mitch McConnell, expressed concerns over her previous positions and lack of judgment regarding national security, yet only one Republican ultimately voted against her. This scenario illustrates President Trump’s strong hold over the GOP and its members in confirming highly contentious nominees despite internal conflicts.
Entrusting the coordination of the intelligence community to someone who struggles to acknowledge these facts is an unnecessary risk, he said in a statement.
Her defense of Bashar al-Assad, the former Syrian dictator, and her sympathy toward President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia also gave some Republican lawmakers pause.
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