Tulsi Gabbard has been officially confirmed as the US Director of National Intelligence after the Senate’s final vote on Wednesday. Backed by President Donald Trump, she will now lead and coordinate the operations of the 18 intelligence agencies of the country.
As per the India Today report, her confirmation came after a strong push from Trump allies, including Elon Musk, which helped secure Republican support.
Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard With 52-48 Vote
Hailing her confirmation as Director, the white house said on its official page of X, “Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation as Director of National Intelligence highlights President Trump’s commitment to safeguarding America’s security and ensuring intelligence operations remain focused on protecting our nation and the American people.”
🇺🇸 Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation as Director of National Intelligence highlights President Trump’s commitment to safeguarding America’s security and ensuring intelligence operations remain focused on protecting our nation and the American people.
America is BACK! @TulsiGabbard pic.twitter.com/03UyPlExFe
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 12, 2025
According to a report by CNN, the Senate confirmed former Democratic-Republican Tulsi Gabbard with a 52-48 vote. Notably, former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell sided with Democrats in opposing her confirmation. She became Trump’s 14th nominee to be confirmed since January 20.
Her appointment was one of the most contentious, with several Republican senators raising concerns over her stance on Ukraine, her evolving position on FISA Section 702—a crucial surveillance and security measure—her 2017 meeting with former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and her previous support for Edward Snowden.
