Summary
Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination for director of national intelligence faces growing concern after a contentious hearing in Washington. Senators questioned her suitability for the role.
Gabbard’s reluctance to directly label Edward Snowden as a traitor raised doubts. Critics highlighted her unpreparedness and evasive responses regarding past praise for Snowden.
Republican senators expressed skepticism while Democratic senators vowed to oppose her nomination on the floor. Ultimately, the committee vote remains uncertain.
The White House stands firmly behind Gabbard.
I disagree with Gabbard on just about everything, but Snowden is a fucking patriot and American hero.
As someone at the opposite end of the table from Snowden managing how the sausage is made, I can tell you it is odd they’d try to keep it all hidden. The current administration’s “freelance field agents” (being very generous here) are threatening to make it all blow up. Deletion is not always the answer. You know what I want, and how to connect. Let me take my broken and dirty toys from your sandbox, and I will remove myself forever.