Trump's pick for intel chief has deeply rooted distrust of agencies she would oversee
In 2020, the woman who has become Donald Trump's pick to be the nation's top spymaster met with one of the most infamous leakers of all time.
www.cnn.comHere’s a quick update on Tulsi Gabbard and intelligence-related news, based on recent coverage.
- Tulsi Gabbard has been referenced in multiple outlets as serving as Director of National Intelligence under President Trump, with various outlets highlighting confirmation debates and her approach to intelligence oversight.[1][3]
- Coverage amid her tenure has focused on questions about her limited formal experience within the intelligence community and skepticism from some lawmakers about her views on surveillance and agency independence.[2][4][8]
- Recent signals from official briefings and senate hearings mention her intelligence assessments and statements on Iran, including remarks about the role and limits of intelligence work in evaluating imminent threats, which has sparked discussions about how the IC should frame and communicate threat assessments.[5][9][10]
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