Lankford raises concerns over Gabbard's nomination as director of national intelligence

Senator James Lankford has expressed concerns about Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as director of national intelligence by President-elect Donald Trump. Lankford highlighted Gabbard's 2017 meeting with Syrian President Bashar al Assad, which contradicts U.S. policy. Lankford, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, stated that there will be many questions during the confirmation hearings. He emphasized the need to understand Gabbard's past comments and her views on national intelligence. A recent poll shows mixed opinions on Gabbard's nomination, with 36% viewing it positively, 27% negatively, and 36% unsure.