Tulsi Gabbard Grilled By Skeptical GOP Senators In Senate Confirmation Hearing
Donald Trump's nominee to be director of national intelligence refused to call Edward Snowden a "traitor" under questioning by senators on Thursday.
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Gabbard replied that she had only meant to highlight the “egregiously illegal and unconstitutional programs” that Snowden had exposed—specifically NSA programs that intercepted communications of U.S. citizens—and that his leaks had led to “serious reforms.”
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President Trump’s choice to serve as the director of national intelligence faced tough questions from senators in both parties.
Gabbard faces criticism over Russia, Snowden in intelligence confirmation hearing
Former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's choice to be director of national intelligence, faced harsh criticism of her past defense of former NSA contractor Edward Snowden and comments seen as supportive of Russia at a confirmation hearing on Thursday.
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's intel chief pick, gets grilled on Snowden, Russia and Syria
Among the topics that came up: her stance on an electronic surveillance program, her push to drop charges against Edward Snowden and her 2017 meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Trump’s pick for intel chief, Tulsi Gabbard, faces her confirmation hearing
Among the topics likely to come up at the hearing: her 2017 meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, her friendly positions toward Russia and her push to drop charges against Edward Snowden.
Trump intel pick Tulsi Gabbard faces criticism over Russia, Snowden in confirmation hearing
Senators questioned Ms Gabbard about views seen as echoing Russia's justification of its war against Ukraine. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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