The US Senate Committee supported Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for the position of director of national intelligence. According to CNN and NBC News , decisions were made on Tuesday, February 4.
9 out of 17 members of the committee voted for Gabbard's candidacy. It should now be approved by the full composition of the Senate, but the date of voting has not yet been determined.
On the eve of January 30, the Senate Committee was heard on the appointment of Gabbard. During her speech, she sharply rejected the accusation of relations with foreign countries and stated that she would be guided solely by the US interests.
"Those who oppose my candidature are hinting that I am given to someone except God, my conscience and the constitution .
One of the most pressing issues was her attitude towards the Odward Snowden's AB. Previously, she advocated his pardon, but at the hearing changed her position.
Gabbard has an ambiguous reputation. It is known for its contacts with the Syrian dictator Bashar Assad, the criticism of the liquidation of Iranian General Kasma Suleimani and skeptical statements on Ukraine support. In particular, it compared the help of the United States in Kiev with the war in Afghanistan. Gabbard also spread conspiracy theories, arguing that in Ukraine there are US -funded biolaboratories that can cause global epidemics.
