1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

The nomination of Tulsi Gabbard, an apparent sympathizer of Vladimir Putin and Bashar al-Assad, as intelligence chief is deeply concerning. Her alleged support for authoritarian leaders who have engaged in human rights abuses and destabilizing activities raises serious doubts about her ability to lead the U.S. intelligence community effectively and objectively. Placing someone with such questionable allegiances in a position responsible for safeguarding national security and providing impartial intelligence analysis to policymakers could undermine American interests and values. I urge you to carefully scrutinize her record and stated positions, and reject her nomination if she cannot demonstrate an unwavering commitment to upholding democratic principles and defending the United States from hostile foreign actors.