Tulsi Gabbard was officially sworn in as President Trump's Director of National Intelligence following a contentious confirmation vote in the Senate, where she received a narrow 52-48 approval. The only Republican dissent came from Senator Mitch McConnell. Gabbard, known for her controversial views on Russia and Edward Snowden, aims to refocus the intelligence community. During her swearing-in, she emphasized the need to prioritize national security and rebuild trust in intelligence agencies. Critics remain skeptical of her ability to navigate the role effectively, given her lack of direct intelligence experience and past political positions.