Under Trump, Tulsi Gabbard will be America’s intelligence czar

Gabbard, a veteran who was deployed in Iraq and remains a lieutenant colonel in the US Army reserve, will be the first Hindu, the first person with roots in American Samoa, and the first person from Hawaii at the pinnacle of what’s often called America’s “deep state”.

Announcing the decision, Trump said, “For over two decades, Tulsi has fought for our Country and the Freedoms of all Americans. As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties - She is now a proud Republican! I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength. Tulsi will make us all proud!”

Speaking to Fox News after her nomination, which is subject to a Senate confirmation, Gabbard said that she was grateful to accept Trump’s nomination to protect the “safety, security and freedom” of the American people. Gabbard said that Trump wasn’t waiting for January 20 and had already hit the ground running with his engagements with foreign leaders.