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Thierry Lechanteur

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“THERE ARE ONLY THREE CONSTANTS in Gabbard’s political biography: self-promotion; an attraction to quasi-revolutionary movements like Sanders’s and Trump’s coupled with a hostility to the boring, detailed work of governing; and an abiding attraction to murderous authoritarians. She has been a frequent guest on Russian state-sponsored television, often parroting narratives that align more closely with Vladimir Putin’s propaganda than with American interests—or, for that matter, the truth. Her controversial meeting with Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in 2017 raised serious questions about her judgment and motivations. Assad, a brutal autocrat responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of his own citizens, is not someone any American leader should cozy up to. Yet Tulsi saw fit to grant him legitimacy by meeting with him, an act widely condemned by members of both parties and one that would prevent any normal American from obtaining even the lowest-level security clearance.”

“What concerns me most, however, is the amorality apparent in her decision-making. A DNI must be resolute in defending the Constitution, impartial in assessing threats, and unwavering in his or her commitment to American values. Gabbard’s track record suggests she prioritizes personal advancement and political expediency over these critical responsibilities. Her ability to shift loyalties and principles to suit her ambitions is not a trait we need in a position that demands impartiality and integrity.”

“Trump’s choice of Gabbard for this role is as perplexing as it is dangerous. By selecting someone with no significant intelligence experience and a history of erratic behavior, he is undermining the credibility of one of the most important positions in our national security apparatus—one whose ability not only to uncover and protect secrets but to tell hard truths to people in power is a key asymmetric advantage the United States enjoys over its adversaries. Worse still, Gabbard’s history of promoting authoritarian narratives raises legitimate concerns about her ability to prioritize America’s interests over those of foreign adversaries.”