- United States
- Mich.
- Letter
Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as Director of National Intelligence raises grave concerns about her ability to safeguard our national security interests. Her past statements and actions suggest a disturbing alignment with authoritarian regimes and a disregard for democratic values. Gabbard has repeatedly defended dictators like Syria's Assad and failed to condemn Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. Her evasive responses during her confirmation hearing regarding following unlawful orders and her refusal to denounce Putin's aggression demonstrate a concerning lack of judgment that jeopardizes America's security. Furthermore, her ties to Russian propaganda networks and campaigning with election deniers undermine faith in our democratic institutions. Appointing someone with such alarming connections and sympathies to lead our intelligence agencies would be an unacceptable risk. I urge you to reject Gabbard's nomination to protect our nation's security interests and uphold democratic principles.