On Wednesday, former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence.
Gabbard, a former Democrat, angered liberals when she left the Democratic Party and eventually switched to the Republican Party. Shortly after, she endorsed Trump in the 2024 election.
Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as Director of National Intelligence in a 52-48 vote.
The only Republican who voted no was Mitch McConnell. pic.twitter.com/RdfOyUg909
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) February 12, 2025
After her confirmation, reactions poured in from lawmakers celebrating her confirmation.
“Tulsi Gabbard is a patriot who believes in putting AMERICA FIRST. She believes in President Trump’s agenda, and we trust her to be a great director of national intelligence. Today is a WIN for America,” House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast said in a statement.
“Tulsi is fearless, principled, and has an unwavering commitment to our country and to our constitution,” Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul wrote on X.
Tulsi is fearless, principled, and has an unwavering commitment to our country and to our constitution.
Congratulation on your confirmation, @tulsigabbard!
— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) February 12, 2025
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) posted a video congratulating Gabbard and pointing out that he is looking forward to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation tomorrow.
“What’s interesting here is the Democrats hate them both, even though they were long-term Democrats. Now they’re Republicans…the Republican Party is the one that’s accepting everybody in and taking different opinions,” he said in the video.
🚨✅ CONFIRMED: @TulsiGabbard as your Director of National Intelligence.
I’ll be at the swearing-in ceremony at @WhiteHouse later today. Thank you for the opportunity to be in this fight.@RobertKennedyJr is next! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/SfMAbI9es4
— Markwayne Mullin (@SenMullin) February 12, 2025
Elon Musk, who spearheads Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), congratulated Gabbard on X.
Yay!! Congratulations, @TulsiGabbard https://t.co/v1IaIqrhdT
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 12, 2025
The White House wrote, “Gabbard’s confirmation as Director of National Intelligence highlights President Trump’s commitment to safeguarding America’s security and ensuring intelligence operations remain focused on protecting our nation and the American people.”
🇺🇸 Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation as Director of National Intelligence highlights President Trump’s commitment to safeguarding America’s security and ensuring intelligence operations remain focused on protecting our nation and the American people.
America is BACK! @TulsiGabbard pic.twitter.com/03UyPlExFe
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 12, 2025
CatholicVote noted that Gabbard’s confirmation “is a BIG DEAL to Catholics and all Americans of good will.”
“Right up to her confirmation, she testified boldly against injustices like the Biden FBI targeting Catholic churches…She is EXACTLY who this country needs as Director of National Intelligence,” they wrote.
Congratulations to Director of National Intelligence @TulsiGabbard!!!
Her confirmation is a BIG DEAL to Catholics and all Americans of good will.
Right up to her confirmation, she testified boldly against injustices like the Biden FBI targeting Catholic churches.
She even… pic.twitter.com/FsXttipfgS
— CatholicVote (@CatholicVote) February 12, 2025
Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation, wrote: “Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation as Director of National Intelligence marks a decisive step forward in dismantling the entrenched bureaucracy that has long stood in the way of American progress.”
“Like President Trump, Tulsi isn’t afraid to disrupt the status quo, and that’s exactly what we need,” he added. “The Deep State has had its run, and now it’s time for a clean-up.”
Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation as Director of National Intelligence marks a decisive step forward in dismantling the entrenched bureaucracy that has long stood in the way of American progress.
Like President Trump, Tulsi isn’t afraid to disrupt the status quo, and that’s exactly… pic.twitter.com/QqPv8Q4O53
— Kevin Roberts (@KevinRobertsTX) February 12, 2025
