Thu Nov 14 09:59:59 UTC 2024: ## Tulsi Gabbard, Former Congresswoman, Appointed as US National Intelligence Director by Donald Trump
**Washington, D.C.** – In a surprise move, Donald Trump has announced the appointment of former Congresswoman and Lieutenant Colonel Tulsi Gabbard as the National Intelligence Director (DNI) in his upcoming administration. The announcement, made through Trump’s “Trump War Room” on the social media platform X, stated that Gabbard, whom Trump described as a Republican, would bring her unwavering spirit to the role.
Gabbard, a former Democratic Party member, served in Congress from 2013 to 2021. In 2022, she left the party, citing disagreements with its stance on war and military intervention. Gabbard, who is of Indian descent, identifies as a Hindu. While her name, Tulsi, comes from a Hindu word, she doesn’t have direct ties to India. Her mother converted to Hinduism, which explains the choice of her name.
Trump expressed his delight in the appointment, praising Gabbard’s service and commitment to the country’s security. “I am pleased to announce that former Congresswoman Lieutenant Colonel Tulsi Gabbard will serve as our DNI,” Trump wrote on social media. “She has fought for our country and the freedom of all Americans for over two decades. She will make us all proud!”
Gabbard responded to the announcement with gratitude on X. “Thank you, @realDonaldTrump, for the opportunity to serve as a member of your cabinet to defend the safety, security and freedom of the American people. I look forward to getting to work,” she wrote.
Gabbard’s appointment has generated considerable interest, given her history of serving in the Democratic Party and her outspoken criticism of certain political and military actions. The appointment could signify a shift in Trump’s approach to national security and intelligence gathering.
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