According to the former MP Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation hearing last Thursday, there was doubts as to whether she would be able to receive sufficient support from the nine Republicans in the Senate secret service shot to advance their nomination for the director of the National Secret Service (ODNI), on a complete coordination.
Despite a sturdy execution during the hearing in the face of the evil treatment of several Democrats in the Committee, some GOP senators reported a trip to Syria in conflict that she undertook in 2017, and their refusal to refer to the former NSA secretary company /whistleblower /Delicious Edward Snowden as a “traitor”.
Although he is not in the committee, Senator Josh Hawley (R -Mo) -is a gabbard supporter – specified During a Fox News interview after the hearing that he was “concerned about what I hear from some of my Republican colleagues. I am worried that your nomination could be in danger”.
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On Monday, Gabard with moderate senator Susan Collins (R-Me) received some good news on this front, with moderate Senator Susan Collins. Advertisement She has its full support for the Odni position – not only for the selection of her committee, but also for the complete coordination in the Senate:
“After comprehensive consideration of your nomination, I will support Tulsi Gabbard as director of the National Secret Service. As one of the main authors of the law on the 2004 reform and terrorist prevention, which established this coordinating position, I understand the crucial role that the DNI plays in the intelligence group. However, the director of the director of the national intelligence has become far greater than it was designed, and Ms. Gabard shares my vision to return the agency to its intended size. In response to my questions during our discussion in my office and at the open hearing as well as through her explanation at the closed hearing before the Senate’s intelligence agency, Ms. Gabbard spoke about my concerns about Edward Snowden. I look forward to working with Ms. Gabard to strengthen our national security. “
New: Susan Collins will support Tulsi Gabbard. Huge sign that Gabard’s opportunities for DNI confirmation are on the right track pic.twitter.com/sjpfin2lif
– Max Cohen (@maxpcohen) February 3, 2025
After Collins made her position clear, the focus is on how two other Republicans of the Senate Committee will vote. including Todd Young (R-in) :
With Collins in the “Aye” column, all attention is shifted to sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), Which was considered the other GOP swing vote on the committee.
Gabard pressed Young to confirm during her hearing about whether she thought It visibly frustrated with Gabard’s answers.
President Trump Ally Elon Muschus At the weekend as a “deep state doll” in one post in a position on the social platform X. He deleted the position after a conversation with the Republican of Indiana and spoke glowing about him.
Young was asked on Monday whether he would make a decision in his committee vote, but he remained mother and said everyone should wait until Tuesday:
Todd Young: “You will hear more from me tomorrow” on Gabbard
Says he had “many great conversations” over the weekend
– Jordain Carney (@jordainc) February 3, 2025
Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), the insulted Gabard during the hearing, when he asked her whether Russia would “get a passport in her head or in her heart”, also expressed reservations about Gabbard, but did not reveal how he would vote on Tuesday. He said on Thursday that she had replied Questions “to my satisfaction”, a possible indicator that he will be an “Aye”.
Sen John Cornyn (R-TX), who was apparently on the fence at a certain point Thursday He would vote for Gabard.
In a open-ed published in Newsweek Sunday, Gabbard, interpreted Her case for why she should be the DNI and noticed what her “four -day priorities” would be:
Firstly, to evaluate and determine the global threat environment where there are gaps in our intelligence, integration of intelligence elements, boost in the exchange of information and the guarantee of the impartial, non -political, objective collection and analysis that supports the decision -making of President Trump and political decision -makers .
Second, I will exploit President Trump’s commitment to the American people to end the politicization of the IC and focus on the necessary mission of the IC that our nation secure.
Third, I will rebuild the confidence in the intelligence group through transparency and accountability.
After all, I will evaluate and tackle efficiency, redundancy and effectiveness in Odni.
The Senate’s intelligence agencies is expected to leave the vote behind Closed doors at 2 p.m. et Tuesday. As always, we keep it up to date.
Note from the publisher: Post updates after publication to consider additional information about Moran’s position.
