Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic Congresswoman and US Army reservist, has been appointed by Donald Trump as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). This role positions her at the helm of the US intelligence community, overseeing national security matters. Gabbard’s Senate approval is expected to be a formality, following the Republican victory in the Senate.

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• Tulsi Gabbard named Director of National Intelligence by Donald Trump.
• Appointment announced on November 13 via Truth Social.
• Gabbard is the first Hindu elected to the US House of Representatives (2012).
• Served four terms as Congresswoman from Hawai’i and is a lieutenant colonel in the US Army Reserve.
• Known for anti-interventionist foreign policy, she left the Democratic Party in 2022.
• Joined the Republican Party recently, endorsing Trump’s “peace through strength” approach.
• Role involves oversight of 18 US intelligence agencies and preparing the President’s Daily Brief.
• Appointment needs Senate approval, which is expected to be a formality.
• Will succeed Avril Haines, the first female DNI, appointed in 2021.