1. United States
2. Mass.
3. Letter

Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to lead the U.S. Intelligence Community as the Director of National Intelligence raises significant concerns. Her past actions, including secretly meeting with Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and expressing sympathy for his regime, as well as frequently echoing Kremlin propaganda related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, demonstrate a concerning allegiance to authoritarian regimes. These troubling associations call into question her ability to effectively safeguard America's national security interests and intelligence assets. Given the critical nature of this role, which requires unwavering loyalty to the United States and access to our most sensitive intelligence, Gabbard's concerning track record renders her unfit for this crucial position. I urge you to reject her nomination to protect the integrity of our intelligence community and national security.