Author: Al Jazeera
Published on: 12/02/2025 | 00:00:00
AI Summary:
Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman, has been confirmed as director of national intelligence in the United States. Democratic-controlled Senate voted 52 to 48, mostly along party lines, to approve her for the post. The only Republican to vote against her was Senator Mitch McConnell. Trump has long viewed the nation’s intelligence services with suspicion. As director of national intelligence, Gabbard will have broad access to classified material and serve as the president’s main intelligence adviser. Cyber experts have raised concerns about Trump adviser Elon Musk gaining access to sensitive government information about intelligence operations. Critics accused her of lending legitimacy and the appearance of US support to al-Assad. Gabbard defended the meeting, saying she asked him tough questions about his own regime’s actions, the use of chemical weapons and the brutal tactics that were being used against his own people. Senator Young will be a great ally in restoring power to the people from the vast, unelected bureaucracy. Democrats who opposed her nomination noted that Gabbard had no experience working for an intelligence agency and questioned whether she would stand up to Trump if necessary.
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