Nikki Haley Calls Trump's DNI Pick Tulsi Gabbard a 'Russian, Iranian, Syrian, Chinese Sympathizer'

Nov 20, 2024, 11:40 PM

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley has openly criticized President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence. On her radio show, Haley labeled Gabbard a 'Russian, Iranian, Syrian, Chinese sympathizer' and stated, "DNI is not a place for a Russian, Iranian, Syrian, Chinese sympathizer." She expressed concern over Gabbard's past defense of these nations, highlighting Gabbard's meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Haley also noted that Gabbard blamed NATO for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, questioning her suitability for the top intelligence position. Haley emphasized that the DNI role should not be held by someone with such foreign sympathies.