(RightIsRight.co) – In a stunning turn of events, Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) endorsed former U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard for the crucial Director of National Intelligence (DNI) position.
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This unexpected endorsement could be the game-changer in Gabbard’s contentious confirmation process, potentially securing her a spot in President Trump’s cabinet despite fierce opposition from the left.
Collins, a key swing vote on the Senate Intelligence Committee, announced her decision after “extensive consideration” and a rigorous confirmation hearing.
The Maine senator’s backing comes as a significant boost for Gabbard, who has been under fire for her controversial stances on national security issues.
Collins stated:
“After extensive consideration of her nomination, I will support Tulsi Gabbard to be the Director of National Intelligence. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence … has become far larger than it was designed to be, and Ms. Gabbard shares my vision of returning the agency to its intended size.”
“I look forward to working with Ms. Gabbard to strengthen our national security,” she added.
Collins’ endorsement comes at a critical juncture, as Gabbard faces intense scrutiny over her past comments on Russia, her meeting with Syrian dictator Bashar Assad, and her stance on surveillance programs.
The confirmation process has been fraught with tension, as President Trump’s allies, including Donald Trump Jr. and Elon Musk, have pressured Republican senators to support Gabbard.
This grassroots push highlights the nomination’s importance in the eyes of Trump supporters and those fighting against the entrenched Washington establishment.
One of the main sticking points in Gabbard’s confirmation has been her position on Edward Snowden, the controversial whistleblower who exposed massive government surveillance programs.
Collins, who had initially expressed reservations about Gabbard’s views on Snowden, now appears satisfied with the nominee’s assurances that she would not seek a pardon for him.
As the confirmation process moves forward, all eyes are now on Senator Todd Young (R-IN), another potential swing vote on the Intelligence Committee.
Young has expressed frustration with Gabbard’s answers regarding Snowden, but pressure from conservative circles may yet sway his decision.
With Collins’ endorsement, Gabbard’s path to confirmation has become significantly clearer.
This development rebukes the left’s attempts to derail her nomination and underscores the Trump administration’s commitment to bringing fresh perspectives to the intelligence community.
As the battle for the soul of America’s national security apparatus continues, Gabbard’s potential confirmation could mark a turning point in the fight against the deep state and the restoration of true patriotism in the intelligence services.
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