Donald Trump Nominates Tulsi Gabbard As Director Of National Intelligence

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Former U.S. Representative from Hawaii Tulsi Gabbard works the spin room on behalf of Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump after he and Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris debated for the first time during this presidential election at The National Constitution Center on September 10, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After earning the Democratic Party nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to leave the race, Harris faced off with Trump in what may be their only debate of the 2024 campaign for the White House. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Donald Trump has nominated Tulsi Gabbard, the former Democratic congresswoman and Fox News contributor, as his next director of national intelligence.

The president elect also confirmed that Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) would be his choice for secretary of state, despite some unhappiness among some of his supporters over the choice. Some had been pushing for Ric Grenell, who served as Trump’s acting director of national intelligence in his first term, as well as U.S. ambassador to Germany.

Gabbard endorsed Trump’s presidential bid and joined the Republican party last month.

Trump said in a statement, “Tulsi has fought for our Country and the Freedoms of all Americans. As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties – She is now a proud Republican! I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength. Tulsi will make us all proud!”

More to come.