Washington: Tulsi Gabbard, chosen by President Donald Trump to be the Director of National Intelligence, met important Senators at Capitol Hill to discuss her nomination. Gabbard, 43, who is Hindu-American and served as a Democrat representative for Hawaii for eight years, expressed full support for Trump’s views on Syria after recent events in the country. Many experts and lawmakers are cautious about her views on Syria, especially since she visited Bashar Assad in 2017, who was recently removed from power.
If her nomination is approved by the Senate, she would be the first Hindu American to lead the U.S. intelligence agencies, including the CIA and FBI. Gabbard met with Senators like Mike Rounds, James Lankford, and Lindsey Graham, who praised her leadership. Senator Rounds described their meeting as excellent, and Gabbard thanked him for his time.
Senator Rand Paul congratulated her, recognizing her military service and commitment to American rights. Senator Lindsey Graham acknowledged their differences in foreign policy but called her smart and capable. Senator Eric Schmitt commented that Gabbard brings a fresh perspective to Washington, which could be beneficial.
Gabbard, a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve with three deployments, represented Hawaii in Congress for eight years and has held several important positions. She made history in 2018, being the first Hindu to swear into the U.S. House of Representatives using the Bhagavad Gita.
She was born in American Samoa and is proud of her Hindu roots, but she is not of Indian descent. Gabbard’s spiritual background comes from the Brahma Madhva Gaudiya Sampradaya, a tradition promoting Vaishnava teachings. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence was established after the September 11 attacks to manage the country’s intelligence agencies and advise the president on security matters.
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