Tulsi Gabbard Sworn in as Director of National Intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed by the Senate for the post of Director of National Intelligence. Gabbard said the intelligence community has been weaponized against the American people. 

Gabbard was confirmed by the Senate in a 52-48 vote. Sen. Mitch McConnell was the lone Republican to vote with the entire Democratic caucus against Gabbard. Tulsi is a former Democratic Representative and was vice chair of the DNC. Gabbard split from the Democrats over a number of issues, including the war in Ukraine. 

During her swearing-in ceremony Wednesday, Gabbard said, “Unfortunately, the American people have very little trust in the intelligence community, largely because they’ve seen the weaponization and politicization of an entity that is supposed to be purely focused on ensuring our national security.”