The recent confirmation hearing for Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to lead the U. S. intelligence services revealed a storm of controversy.

        Gabbard’s selection has stunned many since she was once a Democratic member of the House.

        Her views on foreign policy have been questioned, with some labelling her as a Kremlin sympathizer. Gabbard’s claims about Russia and Ukraine have caused concern among many senators.   She supports Assad and has been spotted parroting Russian propaganda.  She has also been known to defend against intelligence findings. She has also been questioned for her views on Edward Snowden, who leaked top-secret documents to Russia.   Gabbard had a rough time defending her position.   She was grilled by senators from both parties, who questioned her judgment and her ability to lead.  Gabbard had to answer tough questions about her views on Snowden, her opposition to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and her stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.  A few senators also noted that Gabbard had once praised Edward Snowden as a "brave whistleblower. "

        Gabbard has made many curious statements about Snowden.

        Gabbard's defenders claim she is merely highlighting government overreach.  However, many believe that she is simply a Kremlin sympathizer.

        Gabbard claimed her views on Snowden had changed.

        Gabbard’s views on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act also came under fire. Gabbard has been against the act, but she claims that recent changes to the law have altered her stance.  Gabbard’s views on Russia's invasion of Ukraine have also been called into question. She stated that the war could have been avoided if the U. S. had acknowledged Russia's security concerns.

        Many believe that Gabbard is simply a Kremlin sympathizer.  She has made many statements that align with Russian propaganda.  She has also been known to defend against intelligence findings.  Gabbard’s views on Snowden, her opposition to Section 702, and her stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine have all been called into question.  Gabbard has made many curious statements about Snowden.

        Gabbard has made many curious statements about Snowden.  Gabbard’s defenders claim she is merely highlighting government overreach.  Gabbard claimed her views on Snowden had changed.  Gabbard’s views on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act also came under fire.

        Gabbard has been against the act, but she claims that recent changes to the law have altered her stance.  Gabbard’s views on Russia's invasion of Ukraine have also been called into question.  She stated that the war could have been avoided if the U. S. had acknowledged Russia's security concerns.

        Gabbard has made many statements that align with Russian propaganda.  She has also been known to defend against intelligence findings.  Gabbard’s defenders claim she is merely highlighting government overreach.  Gabbard claimed her views on Snowden had changed.

        Gabbard’s selection has stunned many since she was once a Democratic member of the House.  Her views on foreign policy have been questioned, with some labelling her as a Kremlin sympathizer.

        Gabbard’s views on Snowden, her opposition to Section 702, and her stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine have all been called into question.  Gabbard has made many curious statements about Snowden.  Gabbard’s defenders claim she is merely highlighting government overreach.

        Gabbard claimed her views on Snowden had changed.  Gabbard’s views on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act also came under fire.  Gabbard has been against the act, but she claims that recent changes to the law have altered her stance.

        Gabbard’s views on Russia's invasion of Ukraine have also been called into question.

        Many believe that Gabbard is simply a Kremlin sympathizer.  She has made many statements that align with Russian propaganda.  She has also been known to defend against intelligence findings.

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Tulsi Gabbard: The Controversial Pick for National Intelligence Head

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