Trump’s National Intelligence Pick Is Cannabis Advocate Tulsi Gabbard: Critics Say Former Congresswoman Parrots Russia Propaganda
President-elect Donald Trump‘s nomination of former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) has sparked debate.
The selection drew mixed reactions due to her unconventional political background and history of controversial statements. Though, the cannabis industry isn’t complaining.
If confirmed, Gabbard would become the highest-ranking intelligence official despite a lack of experience within the intelligence community. Her appointment marks a sharp departure from past presidential selections, as she has never served on a congressional intelligence committee.
A former Hawaii Army National Guard member who deployed to Iraq with a medical unit, Gabbard has frequently criticized U.S. foreign policy as overly aggressive and imperialistic.
Her outspoken stances, including opposition to mainstream U.S. intelligence views on Russia, raise questions about how she will navigate her role overseeing the nation’s 18 intelligence agencies with a combined budget of approximately $70 billion.
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