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President-elect Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday that he has narrowed down his choices for the director of National Intelligence to include Tulsi Gabbard, a former member of the Democratic Party. Gabbard served as a Democratic Congresswoman from Hawaii from 2013 until 2021.
Gabbard has a unique heritage. Her mother hails from Indiana, while her father has Samoan and European ancestry. She was born in American Samoa but due to her mother’s interest in Hinduism, her mother chose the name Tulsi for her.
Announcing this bold decision to choose Hindu Tulsi Gabbard as Head of National Security, Trump said on social media, “For over two decades, Tulsi has fought for our country and the freedoms of all Americans. As a former candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, she has broad support in both parties, she is now a proud Republican!”
Tulsi Gabbard, who made an unsuccessful attempt for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, has endorsed Republican Donald Trump for the 2024 election. However, her appointment by Trump’s team needs to be approved by the Senate, which was taken by Republicans last week. Gabbard assisted Trump in getting ready for his debates with Vice President Kamala Harris and was anticipating a payoff for her support of the president-elect.
Tulsi is a no-nonsense patriot, having found her place in a critical role for the US. Trump, while announcing Gabbard as his pick added, “She will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our intelligence community, championing our constitutional rights, and securing peace through strength.”
Gabbard lacks experience in the intelligence field and she has also been against US assistance for Ukraine during the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Reflecting her gratitude for her selection by Trump, Tulsi Gabbard posted on X, “Thank you, Donald Trump, for the opportunity to serve as a member of your cabinet to defend the safety, security and freedom of the American people. I look forward to getting to work.”
