Poor performance
Gabbard’s testimony stokes conservative concerns about her nomination
The former congresswoman’s refusal to call Edward Snowden a traitor reignited GOP angst about her qualifications as director of national intelligence
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Tulsi Gabbard, nominee to be Director of the office of the Director of National Intelligence, testifies in front of the Senate Intelligence in Washington on January 30, 2025.
Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation hearing on Thursday to become director of national intelligence seems to have done little to improve her standing among Republicans — and may, in fact, have worsened concerns among some conservative skeptics.
Gabbard, at her hearing...