Tulsi Gabbard Confirmation Hearing to be Director of National Intelligence
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| Duration: | 02:40:35 |
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| Uploaded On: | 6 days ago [Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:39 UTC] |
| Transcribed On: | 6 days ago [Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:46 UTC] |
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| Language: | English (US) |
| Channels: | 1 |
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| Speakers: | Tom Cotton - 63.79%Senator R-Arkansas Intelligence Committee Chair Tulsi Gabbard - 36.21%Nominee Director of National Intelligence |
Summary:
The transcript describes a hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on President Trump's nomination of Tulsi Gabbard to be the Director of National Intelligence. The committee chairman and vice chairman make opening statements, expressing concerns about Gabbard's past positions and judgment, particularly regarding Edward Snowden, FISA surveillance, and foreign policy views. Gabbard defends her record, commits to protecting intelligence sources and methods, and outlines her priorities if confirmed. Senators question Gabbard extensively on these issues, with some voicing strong opposition to her nomination based on her past statements and actions.