By — Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Michelle L. Price, Associated Press By — Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press By — Jill Colvin, Associated Press Jill Colvin, Associated Press By — Zeke Miller, Associated Press Zeke Miller, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-selects-tulsi-gabbard-as-director-of-national-intelligence Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump selects Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence Politics Nov 13, 2024 4:14 PM EDT WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic member of Congress and presidential candidate, to serve as director of national intelligence, continuing to stock his Cabinet with loyal personalities complimentary to his own, rather than long-term professionals in their requisite fields. “As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties – She is now a proud Republican!” Trump said in a statement. “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!” READ MORE: Trump has promised to overhaul U.S. intelligence, setting up collision course with spy agencies Gabbard, who has served in the Army National Guard for more than two decades, deploying to Iraq and Kuwait, would come to the role as somewhat of an outsider, compared to her predecessor. The current director, Avril Haines, was confirmed by the Senate in 2021 following several years in a number of top national security and intelligence positions. Gabbard hasn’t worked directly in the intelligence community, outside of House committees, including two years on the Homeland Security Committee. Like others Trump has selected for his agency leadership, she has been among his most popular political surrogates, often drawing thunderous responses from crowds as she stumped for him in the campaign’s closing months. READ MORE: Trump picks John Ratcliffe for CIA director. Here’s what to know We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Michelle L. Price, Associated Press By — Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press By — Jill Colvin, Associated Press Jill Colvin, Associated Press By — Zeke Miller, Associated Press Zeke Miller, Associated Press
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic member of Congress and presidential candidate, to serve as director of national intelligence, continuing to stock his Cabinet with loyal personalities complimentary to his own, rather than long-term professionals in their requisite fields. “As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties – She is now a proud Republican!” Trump said in a statement. “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!” READ MORE: Trump has promised to overhaul U.S. intelligence, setting up collision course with spy agencies Gabbard, who has served in the Army National Guard for more than two decades, deploying to Iraq and Kuwait, would come to the role as somewhat of an outsider, compared to her predecessor. The current director, Avril Haines, was confirmed by the Senate in 2021 following several years in a number of top national security and intelligence positions. Gabbard hasn’t worked directly in the intelligence community, outside of House committees, including two years on the Homeland Security Committee. Like others Trump has selected for his agency leadership, she has been among his most popular political surrogates, often drawing thunderous responses from crowds as she stumped for him in the campaign’s closing months. READ MORE: Trump picks John Ratcliffe for CIA director. Here’s what to know We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now