Trump picks ex-Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence
Trump picks ex-Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence
I am proud to stand here before you today, whether you're *** Democrat, *** Republican or an independent. If you love our country, as I do, if you cherish peace and freedom as we do, I invite you to join me in doing all that we can to save our country and elect President Donald J Trump and send him back to the White House to do the tough work of saving our country and serving the people. Thank you very much. Thank you very much, Mr President. Well, thank you, Tulsi. I heard that might happen, but I wasn't sure and it happened because she's really an amazing, really, an amazing person. So I look forward to working with Tulsi and everybody.
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Trump picks ex-Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence
President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday he鈥檚 selected former Democratic congresswoman turned Trump supporter Tulsi Gabbard as his pick to be director of national intelligence.The selection of Gabbard is sure to set off a major confirmation fight.鈥淔or 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!鈥� Trump said in a statement announcing Gabbard鈥檚 selection. 鈥淚 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.鈥滸abbard, an Army National Guard veteran, unsuccessfully ran for president in 2020 as a Democrat but said she was leaving the Democratic Party in 2022. She campaigned with Trump and served on his transition team.She