Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed as director of national intelligence in a 52-48 Senate vote, with Sen. Mitch McConnell breaking ranks to oppose her. Gabbard pledged to reduce personnel, increase transparency, and eliminate perceived politicization in the intelligence agencies under her control. Gabbard pledged not to recommend a pardon for Snowden and committed to holding leakers of intelligence programs accountable. Some lawmakers supported Gabbard’s confirmation, citing trust in Trump’s judgment and the belief that every president deserves their team. Democratic senators criticized their Republican colleagues for backing her, warning that her appointment could weaken intelligence-sharing with allies.
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00:02Gabbard was confirmed as Director of National Intelligence in a 52-48 Senate vote,
00:07with Senator Mitch McConnell breaking ranks to oppose her.
00:10Gabbard pledged to reduce personnel, increase transparency,
00:13and eliminate perceived politicizing in the intelligent agencies under her control.
00:18Gabbard pledged not to recommend a pardon for Snowden,
00:21and committed to holding leakers of intelligent programs accountable.
00:26Some lawmakers supported Gabbard's confirmation,
00:29citing trust in Trump's judgment and the belief that every president deserves their team.
00:35Democratic senators criticized their Republican colleagues for backing her,
00:40warning that her appointment could weaken intelligence sharings with allies.