Tulsi Gabbard selected by Trump for director of national intelligence role

Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii, has been selected by Donald Trump to be the director of national intelligence. If confirmed, she would oversee 18 intelligence agencies, including the CIA and FBI. Gabbard, 43, is notable for being the first Samoan and Hindu elected to Congress. She has faced scrutiny over allegations of being "groomed" by Russia, a claim made by Hillary Clinton in 2019. After leaving the Democratic Party in 2022, Gabbard became an independent and supported Trump. She has no prior intelligence experience but has been involved in Trump's transition team and has gained popularity among his supporters.