Conservatives are pleased with Donald Trump's first week as president, as he is making strong efforts to fulfill his campaign promises. He is focused on issues like border security and making changes to the Department of Justice. However, to achieve long-term success, Trump needs to appoint the right people to help him.
Trump selected Tulsi Gabbard as his director of national intelligence for specific reasons. He has previously faced significant opposition from the intelligence community, which has secretly sabotaged him and spread false claims, such as accusing him of being a Russian agent. The intelligence agencies have also misled him and pressured tech companies to censor information. Gabbard, who is critical of these agencies, is expected to bring much-needed reform.
Tulsi Gabbard is qualified for the role. She is an Iraq War veteran with eight years of experience in Congress, serving on committees relevant to national security. She has bipartisan support, being a former Democrat backed by Trump and also endorsed by prominent Republicans.
Critics attack Gabbard with false claims to undermine her. Some opponents, including those within the Republican Party, believe they can repeat old tactics against her just as they did with Trump. They falsely label her as a "Russian asset," similar to earlier attacks on Trump instigated by Hillary Clinton. This claim stems from her willingness to challenge the established consensus in Washington. Gabbard has supported military aid to Ukraine and recognized Putin as a U. S. adversary.
Another unfounded accusation is that Gabbard sympathizes with Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. Her trip to meet Assad was properly cleared, and Congress has the freedom to engage with foreign leaders. Gabbard's critics also argue that she questioned the use of chemical weapons by Assad, although she has stated she believes they were used.
Other attacks against her, such as being labeled "soft on Iran," reflect a misunderstanding of her stance on avoiding unnecessary conflicts. Gabbard’s independent thinking and skepticism of conventional wisdom make her a strong candidate for this intelligence position. Trump needs someone like her, and voters want this change. Republicans should support Gabbard's appointment; otherwise, they risk facing primary challenges.
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