Tulsi Gabbard Nominated as Trump's Top Spymaster Amid Controversy

Tulsi Gabbard's nomination by Trump as Director of National Intelligence raises eyebrows due to her controversial views on surveillance, national security, and relationships with adversarial nations. Critics worry about her legislative history supporting whistleblowers and perceived alignment with Russian interests. Gabbard's commitment to reforming the intelligence community and her past as a vocal opponent of surveillance policies resonate with privacy advocates, although her potential confirmation faces stiff opposition from both Democrats and intelligence officials concerned about her lack of experience and ideological stance.