1. United States
2. Ariz.
3. Letter

Tulsi Gabbard's concerning stances on Russia and her apparent willingness to amplify Kremlin disinformation raise significant red flags regarding her nomination as Director of National Intelligence. Her past comments endorsing Russian justifications for the invasion of Ukraine and meetings with autocratic leaders like Syria's Bashar al-Assad demonstrate a concerning alignment with nations hostile to U.S. interests and values. Given the critical role of the DNI in safeguarding intelligence and advising the President, a thorough and transparent vetting process is imperative to ensure Gabbard's ability to execute the duties of this office objectively and in the national security interests of the United States. A comprehensive background investigation leaving no stone unturned is warranted to address the legitimate concerns surrounding her candidacy. Confirming someone to this position who could potentially undermine U.S. intelligence efforts and partnerships would be an unacceptable risk.