Tulsi Gabbard Senate Vote THIS WEEK: Can She Win Confirmation?
The Josh Lafazan Show - Episode 57
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This week, the Senate is set to vote on the highly polarizing confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard as the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI), a critical role overseeing the U.S. Intelligence Community and advising the President on national security matters. The confirmation has been clouded by controversy, and Gabbard’s appointment is in jeopardy. As a former Democratic Congresswoman from Hawaii, Gabbard’s unconventional political views and past foreign policy stances, including her 2017 meetings with Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, have drawn sharp criticism from both Republicans and Democrats.
Gabbard’s confirmation process has been complicated by Senator Susan Collins, who opposed Gabbard in a previous vote and has indicated she will vote no again. This, along with significant opposition from major political groups such as the Lincoln Project, highlights the deep divisions over her suitability for the DNI position. Her nomination is particularly concerning given her lack of experience in intelligence matters, despite her military service as a reserve lieutenant colonel in the Hawaii Army National Guard.
One of the most contentious aspects of her nomination is her controversial 2017 trip to Syria, where she met twice with Assad, a leader responsible for brutal atrocities against his own people. Gabbard has defended her meetings, stating that Assad is not a direct threat to the U.S. This position, along with her past statements blaming the U.S. and NATO for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has alarmed many national security experts. Gabbard’s views have even gained favor in Russian state media, which has raised questions about her judgment and allegiance.
Adding fuel to the fire, Gabbard’s nomination is now being seen through the lens of President Trump’s own foreign policy record. Trump’s often unconventional and isolationist stance toward global conflicts, especially his admiration for leaders like Putin, has made Gabbard’s views seem eerily similar to the former President’s. Her reluctance to hold figures like Assad accountable and her tendency to echo Russian propaganda mirrors some of Trump’s own rhetoric, further fueling concerns about her qualifications for such an important position.
While Gabbard has built a reputation for challenging the political establishment, her lack of experience in intelligence work and her troubling foreign policy positions make her unfit to lead the Intelligence Community. As Adam Schiff has pointed out, the DNI position requires clear-headed decision-making and a strong understanding of global threats, qualities that Gabbard has yet to demonstrate. The Senate must recognize that this is not a political appointment, but a role that involves safeguarding U.S. security, often in life-or-death situations.
In this episode, we’ll explore Gabbard’s controversial history, the challenges she faces in the Senate, and the troubling parallels between her views and those of President Trump. Should she be confirmed as DNI? Tune in for a closer look at the issues surrounding her nomination and the dangerous consequences of putting someone so unqualified in charge of U.S. intelligence.
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