Sen. Todd Younger (R-Ind.) introduced on Tuesday that he’ll help Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to turn out to be director of nationwide intelligence, paving the way in which for her to achieve a ground vote and growing her probabilities of successful full affirmation.
Younger had been thought-about a vital Intelligence Committee GOP swing vote on Gabbard’s nomination.
“I appreciate Tulsi Gabbard’s engagement with me on a variety of issues to ensure that our intelligence professionals will be supported and policymakers will receive unbiased information under her leadership,” Younger posted on X with a letter Gabbard despatched him of commitments with a view to win his vote.
“I have done what the Framers envisioned for senators to do: use the consultative process to seek firm commitments, in this case commitments that will advance our national security, which is my top priority as a former Marine Corps intelligence officer,” he continued.
“Having now secured these commitments, I will support Tulsi’s nomination and look forward to working with her to protect our national security,” Younger added.
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