Gabbard overcame skepticism from Republicans about whether she was the right person for the director of national intelligence post. Sen. Mitch McConnell broke with his party to side with Democrats in voting ‘no.

During her hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee last month, Tulsi Gabbard faced criticism for her perceived support of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, her meeting with

The Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard, a veteran and former Democratic congresswoman, as director of national intelligence in a 52-48 vote.