US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he has appointed Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in his upcoming administration. Trump praised Gabbard, a former Democrat and US Congresswoman, for her "fearless spirit" and her ability to bring a fresh perspective to the intelligence community.
In a statement, Trump noted, "As a former candidate for the Democratic Presidential nomination, she has broad support across both parties. She is now a proud Republican!" He further expressed confidence that Gabbard would champion constitutional rights and strengthen US national security with her leadership.
Who is Tulsi Gabbard?
Tulsi Gabbard, a veteran who served in the US Army National Guard for over 20 years, represented Hawaii's 2nd district in Congress from 2013 to 2021. Though she lacks direct experience in intelligence, Gabbard’s military background, including deployments to Iraq and Kuwait, and her service on the House Homeland Security Committee, is seen as invaluable.
Gabbard, often mistaken for being of Indian origin due to her name, has no familial ties to India. She identifies as a Hindu and was the first Hindu member of the US Congress. Gabbard ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 but withdrew and left the party in 2022, citing discontent with its leadership. Since then, she joined the Republican Party and endorsed Donald Trump, helping him prepare for the presidential debates.
Tulsi Gabbard is married to cinematographer Abraham Williams, and her father, Mike Gabbard, is a state senator who switched from the Republican to the Democratic Party.
With inputs from agencies
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