DNI Tulsi Gabbard's Secret Assad Meeting and Russian Ties Alarm Intelligence Allies
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, confirmed by a narrow 52-48 Senate vote, faces intense scrutiny over her 2017 secret meeting with Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and consistent pro-Russia positioning. Her minimal intelligence experience and controversial past have raised significant concerns among intelligence allies about potential security risks.
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- Gabbard's Assad meeting raises intelligence sharing concerns (2025-01-25)
- DNI Gabbard's pro-Russia statements alarm allies (2025-01-26)
- Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as director of national intelligence, overcoming skepticism (2025-02-12)
- Questions over Edward Snowden, Bashar Assad Dominate Tulsi Gabbard's Confirmation Hearing (2025-01-30)
- Senate advances Gabbard's nomination to become DNI (2025-02-10)
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