Wyden Votes “No” on Director of National Intelligence Nominee Tulsi Gabbard in Senate Intelligence Committee
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., voted against advancing Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to serve as director of national intelligence in the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence today.
“Tulsi Gabbard’s statements, writings, and record since she left Congress show that she views issues of national security and foreign intelligence primarily through an extreme partisan lens. Disturbingly, Ms. Gabbard refused to commit to opposing an illegal order from Donald Trump, in response to my question at her confirmation hearing. I am not convinced that she would stand up to demands to defund intelligence community oversight bodies, fire intelligence officials for perceived disloyalty to Donald Trump, or grant Elon Musk’s DOGE henchmen access to sensitive systems and materials,” Wyden said.
“During her confirmation process, however, I was encouraged by her commitments related to FISA, encryption, protections for whistleblowers and journalists, and numerous other topics. If Ms. Gabbard is confirmed by the full Senate, it is my intention to hold her to these commitments.”
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