President-elect Trump introduced Wednesday that former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard would function his director of nationwide intelligence, a outstanding turnaround for a former Democrat accused of peddling Russian narratives.
“For over two decades, Tulsi has fought for our Country and the Freedoms of all Americans. As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties – She is now a proud Republican! I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength. Tulsi will make us all proud!” Trump wrote in an announcement.
A four-term Democratic congresswoman who ran towards President Biden within the 2020 primaries, Gabbard left the celebration in 2022 however didn’t formally turn into a Republican till earlier this 12 months.
Already a presidential candidate in 2019, she voted “present” for Trump’s first impeachment, calling it the “culmination of a partisan process.”
However her political shift has accompanied quite a few different statements and actions which have promoted quite a few accusations that she is peddling disinformation or might even be a Russian asset.
