Trump appoints Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence

Donald Trump has appointed former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard as his Director of National Intelligence. Gabbard, a veteran and former congresswoman from Hawaii, has previously opposed U.S. support for Ukraine and met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Gabbard expressed gratitude for the appointment, stating her commitment to serve in the cabinet. She switched from the Democratic Party to support Trump earlier this year and has been involved in his campaign activities. Gabbard is known for her isolationist views and has made controversial claims regarding U.S. foreign policy, including false assertions about biolabs in Ukraine. Her past actions and statements have drawn significant attention and criticism.