Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence? Cue the media meltdown.
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick has set off all the usual suspects, with critics throwing everything but the kitchen sink to derail her nomination. But Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) isn’t having it. Over the weekend, he went on NBC’s Meet the Press to swat down the predictable attacks coming from people like Nikki Haley, who accused Gabbard of being cozy with regimes like Russia, Iran, and Syria. Schmitt’s response? A mix of common sense and a not-so-subtle jab at the smear merchants.
“It’s totally ridiculous,” Schmitt said. And he’s right. Let’s not forget, Tulsi Gabbard served honorably in the U.S. military and represented Hawaii as a Democratic congresswoman. That’s hardly the résumé of someone who’s secretly plotting world domination with Vladimir Putin. Schmitt didn’t mince words, calling the attacks a “slur” and pointing out the obvious: just because someone doesn’t parrot establishment talking points doesn’t make them a foreign asset.
The real issue here is Gabbard’s independence, which terrifies the D.C. swamp. She’s a reformer who’s made it clear she won’t toe the line when it comes to how intelligence agencies operate. And that’s exactly what has the intel community and their media allies clutching their pearls. After years of leaks, political targeting, and outright abuses of power, maybe it’s time someone with Gabbard’s guts took the reins. Schmitt hit the nail on the head when he said she cares deeply about the Constitution and civil liberties—two things the intelligence community often treats like optional suggestions.
Tammy Duckworth on Tulsi Gabbard: “I think she’s compromised … Russian controlled media called her a Russian asset.” pic.twitter.com/PtL3rkp5m9
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) November 24, 2024
And let’s talk about Nikki Haley’s comments for a second. Suggesting that Gabbard isn’t equipped to “analyze real threats” because she’s supposedly sympathetic to enemy regimes is a lazy smear with zero evidence. Gabbard’s record shows she’s a realist who questions the endless wars and costly interventions that have drained American resources for decades. That’s not sympathy—it’s common sense, which is probably why Haley is so worked up.
I read the article so you don’t have to.
Expectedly, they have no proof of ties to Russia.
The only accusation of this article is that Tulsi peddles “Russian propaganda” by disagreeing with US foreign policy. That’s it.
No actual “history with Russia.” https://t.co/EV2aoksxCq
— Vince Dao (@VinceDaoTV) November 25, 2024
Schmitt also voiced his support for Trump’s other key nominees, including Pam Bondi for Attorney General and Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. With Gabbard in charge of DNI, Bondi leading the Justice Department, and Hegseth at the Pentagon, the Trump administration is clearly assembling a team ready to shake up the status quo.
The bottom line? Gabbard’s nomination isn’t just a good pick—it’s a bold move. The attacks against her aren’t based on facts; they’re based on fear of change. And in Washington, that’s how you know she’s the right choice.
When Clinton did this to @TulsiGabbard her fight back is what made her the first Dem I ever liked. It was clear Clinton was smearing her and she wasnt having it. ❤️ https://t.co/xo2c0s6JLM
— Kris Williams (@KrisWilliams) November 24, 2024
