Gabbards confirmation prospects have grown increasingly dubious in light of some of thereportingthat has emerged since her nomination.
The Guardianreportedon serious concerns within the intelligence community about Gabbards relationship with foreign adversaries, particularly Syria.
As one person familiar with discussions among senior intelligence officials put it, She is historically unfit.
Tulsi Gabbard testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Jan. 30, 2025 in Washington, D.C.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Gabbard sat before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday to answer questions about her qualifications.
Did you say that, yes or no?
Weve got your back, Tulsi, the propaganda outletwrotein one post.
Senators were clearly concerned about the prospective Director of National Intelligence defending someone who leaked national intelligence.
Gabbard has in the past called Snowden brave and proposed dropping charges against him.
James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.)
She again refused to answer.
Gabbard has been widely viewed as the Trump nominee who could face the toughest confirmation battle.
The number of Republicans who didnt seem satisfied with her performance on Thursday certainly doesnt dissuade this notion.
Then again, Trump wants Gabbard, and Republicans tend to give Trump what he wants.
