Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed as Director of National Intelligence—Washington is Nervous
A former Democrat turned Trump ally is now in charge of America’s spy agencies. How deep will her shake-up go?
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The intelligence community has spent years undermining Trump. Now, he has installed Tulsi Gabbard—a fierce critic of the deep state—at the very top. With a 52-48 Senate confirmation, Gabbard is officially Director of National Intelligence, overseeing all 18 spy agencies.
The political class is already panicking. Gabbard has called out CIA corruption, the surveillance state, and endless foreign wars, and now she has the power to act. Meanwhile, Trump is pushing for Ukraine peace talks with Russia, demanding $500 billion in rare earth metals from Kyiv, and calling for the immediate shutdown of the Department of Education.
Trump isn’t slowing down. Gabbard’s confirmation is just the beginning.
Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed as Director of National Intelligenc
Tulsi Gabbard has been confirmed as Director of National Intelligence in a 52-48 Senate vote, securing her place as the top official overseeing the U.S. intelligence community. The former Democrat turned Trump ally is now in charge of 18 intelligence agencies, a move that signals a major shift in how national security is handled.
Her confirmation comes after fierce opposition from both parties. Critics point to her past meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, her push for pardoning Edward Snowden, and her calls to rein in mass surveillance programs. Supporters argue her military experience and history of challenging corruption make her the right person to clean up an intelligence community long accused of political bias.
This appointment is about more than just Gabbard. For years, intelligence agencies have been accused of undermining Trump’s presidency. Now, he has installed one of his most unfiltered allies at the top. Washington insiders are already worried about how far she will go in overhauling an establishment that has spent decades operating in secrecy.
Gabbard’s next move will determine how deep this shake-up goes. The intelligence community has long been protected from outside scrutiny—until now.
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The people who spent decades hiding in the shadows of the intelligence community are about to face serious scrutiny. Gabbard is stepping into a role designed for political insiders, but she’s anything but that. How far will she go?
Stay sharp, stay informed, and expect major shake-ups ahead. See you in tomorrow’s issue.
~ Scott 🇺🇸