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Nikki Haley Criticizes Tulsi Gabbard as Trump's DNI Pick

Nov 20, 2024, 11:16 PM

Nikki Haley has publicly criticized Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Director of National Intelligence (DNI). On her radio show, Haley condemned Gabbard for her perceived sympathies towards Russia, Syria, Iran, and China, stating that Gabbard has defended these nations and has not denounced any of her previous views. Haley described Gabbard as a 'Russian, Iranian, Syrian, Chinese sympathizer' and argued that the DNI position is not suitable for someone with such affiliations. Haley also criticized Gabbard for taking photos with Assad, calling it 'disgusting.'