Tulsi Gabbard approves Senate committee vote

Tulsi Gabbard approves Senate committee vote

Tulsi Gabbard, former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii, has successfully passed a procedural vote on Tuesday, advancing her nomination to be the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI). The vote sets the stage for a broader confirmation vote in the Senate next week.

Tight Party-Line Vote in Senate Committee

The Republican-majority Senate Select Committee on Intelligence approved Gabbard’s nomination with a narrow, party-line vote of 9 to 8. Consequently, this outcome underscores the division within the Senate regarding her qualifications for the position. Additionally, the vote reflects the deep partisan split over Gabbard’s candidacy. Ultimately, this result highlights the ongoing tension surrounding her potential appointment.

Gabbard Faces Skepticism from Both Parties

Gabbard’s path to confirmation has been rocky, with skepticism from both Republican and Democratic senators regarding her qualifications. During a tense confirmation hearing last week, doubts were raised about her ability to secure enough votes for confirmation, even in a GOP-controlled Senate.


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Controversial Stance on Edward Snowden

At the heart of the debate was Gabbard’s refusal to label Edward Snowden, the former NSA contractor who exposed U.S. surveillance programs, as a “traitor.” This stance drew sharp criticism from some senators, including Senator Todd Young (R-Indiana), who suggested that acknowledging Snowden’s actions as harmful to national security would boost Gabbard’s standing within the intelligence community.

Roseanne Barr Mobilizes Support for Gabbard

After the confirmation hearing, Trump’s supporters, including Roseanne Barr, initiated a campaign targeting skeptical senators. Barr urged her 1.4 million followers on X to contact Senators Todd Young, Susan Collins, and Jerry Moran. These senators had tense interactions with Gabbard during the confirmation hearing. Barr’s campaign focused on pressuring these senators to support Gabbard.

Young’s Decision to Support Gabbard

Senator Todd Young chose to support Tulsi Gabbard after discussions with President Trump, VP JD Vance, and Elon Musk. He emphasized that his decision aligned with his conscience. Trump encouraged Young to “vote your conscience” during their talks. Ultimately, Young backed Gabbard after she agreed to specific terms.

Gabbard’s Narrow Senate Committee Victory Sets the Stage for Final Confirmation Vote

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