Ex-officials demand Senate probe into Trump's surprise intel chief pick
Senior ex-officials from both parties want Senate to check Tulsi Gabbardʼs background before intel chief role confirmation. Nearly 100 former national security experts signed request for closed review
A group of experienced national-security experts (about 100 in total) sent an urgent message to Senate leadership this winter. These bi-partisan veterans of Americas intelligence community dont want to skip important steps in reviewing Tulsi Gabbardʼs nomination
The request comes after Donald Trump picked Gabbard to lead the nations intel agencies: a role that needs careful consideration since it manages 18 different spy organizations. These former officials – who worked under various presidents from both parties – think its time for some private talks
The ex-officials wrote a detailed note pointing out why theyʼre worried about this choice. They say Gabbardʼs previous actions make them unsure if she can give fair intel reports to:
- The President
- Congress members
- National security teams
- Other government decision-makers
Senior intel veterans want closed-door Senate meetings to check through government records about Gabbard – a process they see as critical for such an important job. The position needs someone who can handle secret info without any bias or personal agenda
