Trump appoints Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence

By TOI World Desk

Donald Trump has chosen former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard for a surprising role as Director of National Intelligence. Trump praised Gabbard, now identifying as a Republican, for her two decades of service and broad support. Gabbard, who represented Hawaii’s 2nd congressional district, left the Democratic Party in 2022, criticizing its stance on war and military intervention.

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