<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Former US Representative <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/tulsi-gabbard" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tulsi Gabbard</a>, President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, faced her Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday (Jan 30).</span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The hearing was opened by Senator Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas and chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. He said that Gabbard&rsquo;s nomination had attracted &ldquo;a bit more interest and attention than do most nominees before this committee.&rdquo; Despite this, he assured that she would be &ldquo;treated with the </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">exact</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> same respect, consideration and professionalism that we extended to every nominee.&rdquo;</span></p>
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<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">However, Senator Mark Warner, the committee&rsquo;s vice-chairman, expressed reservations about Gabbard&rsquo;s suitability for the role. The Virginia senator said, &ldquo;I continue to have significant concerns about your judgment and your qualifications to meet the standard set by law.&rdquo; He warned that her confirmation could potentially impact intelligence-sharing with allied nations.</span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Warner accused Gabbard of frequently excusing the actions of adversaries and instead blaming the United States and its allies. He also raised concerns over her previous statements regarding Edward Snowden, the former intelligence contractor who leaked classified information before fleeing to Russia. Warner asked whether she still considered Snowden &ldquo;brave&rdquo; and </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">if she</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> believed he deserved a pardon.</span></p>
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<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Gabbard did not </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">give a direct response</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> but said that Snowden &ldquo;broke the law&rdquo; while also exposing significant &ldquo;egregious, illegal and unconstitutional&rdquo; activities within the US intelligence community. Warner, who referred to Snowden as a traitor, pressed for a clear yes or no response, but Gabbard refused to provide one.</span></p>
<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Gabbard criticises past intelligence leaders in her opening </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">statement</span></strong></h2>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">During her opening statement, Gabbard criticised past intelligence leaders, accusing former CIA and Director of National Intelligence officials of &ldquo;weaponisation and politicisation of the intelligence community.&rdquo;</span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">She thanked Trump for the nomination, saying that she was &ldquo;honoured and grateful&rdquo; to be considered for the position, particularly &ldquo;at a time when trust in the intelligence community, unfortunately, is at an all-time low.&rdquo;</span></p>
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<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Defending herself against accusations questioning her loyalty to the United States and the Constitution, Gabbard condemned what she described as &ldquo;lies and smears.&rdquo;</span></p>
<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">'Not Putin&rsquo;s puppet, Assad&rsquo;s puppet, Modi&rsquo;s puppet': Tulsi Gabbard</span></strong></h2>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">She said, &ldquo;These attacks accuse me of being Trump&rsquo;s puppet, Putin&rsquo;s puppet, Assad&rsquo;s puppet, a guru&rsquo;s puppet, Modi&rsquo;s puppet, not recognising the absurdity of simultaneously being the puppet of five different puppet masters.&rdquo; Gabbard went on to argue that such tactics had been used against Trump as well.</span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">&ldquo;The fact is, what truly unsettles my political opponents is I refuse to be their puppet. I have no love for Assad or Gaddafi or any dictator. </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">I </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">just</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> hate al-Qaeda.</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> I hate that we have leaders who cosy up to Islamist extremists, minimising them to so-called rebels,&rdquo; she said.</span></p>
<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">(With inputs from agencies)</span></em></p>

World: Tulsi Gabbard criticised past intelligence leaders, accusing former CIA and Director of National Intelligence officials of “weaponisation of intelligence community.”

Former US Representative Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, faced her Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday (Jan 30). The hearing was opened by Senator Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas and chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. He said that Gabbard’s nomination had attracted “a bit more interest and attention than do most nominees before this committee.” Despite this, he assured that she would be “treated with the exact same respect, consideration and professionalism that we extended to every nominee.” Also read: Washington DC Plane Crash LIVE: Trump to speak on mid-air collision after official says 'no survivors expected' However, Senator Mark Warner, the committee’s vice-chairman, expressed reservations about Gabbard’s suitability for the role. The Virginia senator said, “I continue to have significant concerns about your judgment and your qualifications to meet the standard set by law.” He warned that her confirmation could potentially impact intelligence-sharing with allied nations. Warner accused Gabbard of frequently excusing the actions of adversaries and instead blaming the United States and its allies. He also raised concerns over her previous statements regarding Edward Snowden, the former intelligence contractor who leaked classified information before fleeing to Russia. Warner asked whether she still considered Snowden “brave” and if she believed he deserved a pardon. Also read: 'Helicopter knew there was a plane': Trump, US transportation secretary say deadly Washington DC crash was ‘preventable’ Gabbard did not give a direct response but said that Snowden “broke the law” while also exposing significant “egregious, illegal and unconstitutional” activities within the US intelligence community. Warner, who referred to Snowden as a traitor, pressed for a clear yes or no response, but Gabbard refused to provide one. Gabbard criticises past intelligence leaders in her opening statement During her opening statement, Gabbard criticised past intelligence leaders, accusing former CIA and Director of National Intelligence officials of “weaponisation and politicisation of the intelligence community.” She thanked Trump for the nomination, saying that she was “honoured and grateful” to be considered for the position, particularly “at a time when trust in the intelligence community, unfortunately, is at an all-time low.” Also read: Aid experts reject Donald Trump's $50 million 'Gaza condom' spending claim Defending herself against accusations questioning her loyalty to the United States and the Constitution, Gabbard condemned what she described as “lies and smears.” 'Not Putin’s puppet, Assad’s puppet, Modi’s puppet': Tulsi Gabbard She said, “These attacks accuse me of being Trump’s puppet, Putin’s puppet, Assad’s puppet, a guru’s puppet, Modi’s puppet, not recognising the absurdity of simultaneously being the puppet of five different puppet masters.” Gabbard went on to argue that such tactics had been used against Trump as well. “The fact is, what truly unsettles my political opponents is I refuse to be their puppet. I have no love for Assad or Gaddafi or any dictator. I just hate al-Qaeda. I hate that we have leaders who cosy up to Islamist extremists, minimising them to so-called rebels,” she said. (With inputs from agencies)

'Not Putin’s or Modi’s puppet’: Trump's US top spy pick Tulsi Gabbard defends loyalty at confirmation hearing

Tulsi Gabbard, former U.S. Congresswoman, faced widespread criticism for meeting with the ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2017. Critics questioned her stance on Syria’s ongoing civil war, while Gabbard defended the meeting as part of her effort to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

Tulsi Gabbard Faces Criticism For Meeting Ousted Syrian President In 2017

<p>Former US envoy to the United Nations Nikki Haley opened a front against incoming intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard Wednesday (Nov 20), accusing her of being a Russian and Chinese sympathiser. Speaking on her SiriusXM show, Nikki Haley Live, Haley blasted President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) over her remarks about the Russia-Ukraine war.</p>

<p>“After Russia invaded Ukraine, Tulsi Gabbard literally blamed NATO, our Western alliance that’s responsible for countering Russia,” Haley stated, adding that her stance was backed by the likes of Russia and China on their television. “She blamed NATO for the attack on Ukraine, and the Russians and the Chinese echoed her talking points and her interviews on Russian and Chinese television,” Haley added.</p>

<p>Haley claimed that Gabbard consistently aligned with nations like Russia, Syria, Iran, and China in foreign policy matters.</p>

<p>“So now she’s defended Russia, she’s defended Syria, she’s defended Iran, and she’s defended China. No, she has not denounced any of these views. None of them. She hasn’t taken one of them back,” Haley said.</p>

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<p>“This is not a place for a Russian, Iranian, Syrian, Chinese sympathizer.”</p>

<p>Haley, a Republican who suspended her presidential campaign and later endorsed Trump, also trained her guns on Robert F Kennedy Jr, who has been tapped to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).</p>

<p>"He’s a liberal Democrat, environmental attorney, trial lawyer who will now be overseeing 25 percent of our federal budget and has no background in health care,” Haley alleged.</p>

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<p>“Some of you may think RFK is cool, some of you may like that he questions what’s in our food and what’s in our vaccines, but we don’t know, when he is given reins to an agency, what decisions he’s going to make behind the scenes,” she added.</p>

<p>Following his victory in the November 5 elections, Trump announced he wouldn’t be inviting Haley to join his second administration.</p>

<p>“I will not be inviting former Ambassador Nikki Haley, or former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, to join the Trump Administration, which is currently in formation,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.</p>

<p>Responding to the snub, Nikki said she was not interested in being in Trump’s cabinet and claimed that the 78-year-old GOP leader already knew about it.</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</p>


Former US envoy to the United Nations Nikki Haley opened a front against incoming intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard Wednesday (Nov 20), accusing her of being a Russian and Chinese sympathiser.

Former US envoy to the United Nations Nikki Haley opened a front against incoming intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard Wednesday (Nov 20), accusing her of being a Russian and Chinese sympathiser. Speaking on her SiriusXM show, Nikki Haley Live, Haley blasted President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) over her remarks about the Russia-Ukraine war. “After Russia invaded Ukraine, Tulsi Gabbard literally blamed NATO, our Western alliance that’s responsible for countering Russia,” Haley stated, adding that her stance was backed by the likes of Russia and China on their television. “She blamed NATO for the attack on Ukraine, and the Russians and the Chinese echoed her talking points and her interviews on Russian and Chinese television,” Haley added. Haley claimed that Gabbard consistently aligned with nations like Russia, Syria, Iran, and China in foreign policy matters. “So now she’s defended Russia, she’s defended Syria, she’s defended Iran, and she’s defended China. No, she has not denounced any of these views. None of them. She hasn’t taken one of them back,” Haley said. Also read: India aligned with Russia as it perceives US 'weak' and untrustworthy, says Nikki Haley “This is not a place for a Russian, Iranian, Syrian, Chinese sympathizer.” Haley, a Republican who suspended her presidential campaign and later endorsed Trump, also trained her guns on Robert F Kennedy Jr, who has been tapped to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). "He’s a liberal Democrat, environmental attorney, trial lawyer who will now be overseeing 25 percent of our federal budget and has no background in health care,” Haley alleged. Also read: ‘I know the game he was playing,’ Nikki Haley reacts to Trump’s post-election snub “Some of you may think RFK is cool, some of you may like that he questions what’s in our food and what’s in our vaccines, but we don’t know, when he is given reins to an agency, what decisions he’s going to make behind the scenes,” she added. Following his victory in the November 5 elections, Trump announced he wouldn’t be inviting Haley to join his second administration. “I will not be inviting former Ambassador Nikki Haley, or former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, to join the Trump Administration, which is currently in formation,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. Responding to the snub, Nikki said she was not interested in being in Trump’s cabinet and claimed that the 78-year-old GOP leader already knew about it. (With inputs from agencies)

‘No place for Russian, Chinese sympathiser,’ Nikki Haley blasts Trump's DNI pick Tulsi Gabbard

<p>United States President-elect Donald Trump has bypassed standard background checks by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for some of his controversial cabinet appointees, to minimise the chances of them being rejected during the Senate confirmation for any conflict of interest, reported CNN.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These background checks have been a longstanding tradition for incoming presidential nominations and date back to the early Cold War days.</p>

<p>However, Trump has outsourced it to private investigators instead of the FBI.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-20-what-will-his-revenge-cabinet-do-to-the-us-and-world-who-can-stop-him-776402"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Trump 2.0: What will his 'revenge cabinet' do to the US and world? Who can stop him?</strong></a></p>

<p>According to Trump and his allies, the FBI system is plagued with issues that could hinder the President-elect's plan to quickly begin the work of implementing his agenda, people briefed on the plans reportedly said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the critics of this move have said that the intrusive background checks sometimes bring up embarrassing information used to inflict political damage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The move to keep the FBI out of it lines up with a pre-election memo drafted by Trump's legal advisors and also fits with his enduring suspicion that the agency is part of what, without evidence, he believes to be a "deep state" machine within the federal government bent on undermining him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump appointed Matt Gaetz as the attorney general, who has faced a two-year Department of Justice investigation into sex-trafficking allegations, which were eventually dropped without charges being lodged.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;The Return Of 'Dealmaker' Donald Trump | WION Wideangle</strong></p>

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<p>This led to a further investigation by the House of Representatives ethics committee that had been due to culminate in a report this week before Gaetz effectively suspended its publication by resigning.</p>

<p>However, it was not immediately known which of Trump's picks will be&nbsp;spared by the routine FBI check.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ultimately, the president holds the final authority on who he nominates to share intelligence with, regardless of the established protocol set in the wake of World War II, to ensure these selections don't have unknown foreign ties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dan Meyer, a national security attorney in Washington DC, said the incoming Trump administration “doesn’t want harmony.” They “don’t want the FBI to coordinate a norm; they want to hammer the norm,” he said.</p>

<p>Moreover, some of Trump’s advisers also circulated a memo ahead of the election, urging him to bypass the traditional background check process for some of his appointees, a source briefed on the memo told CNN.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


United States President-elect Donald Trump has bypassed standard background checks by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for some of his controversial cabinet appointees, to minimise the chances of them being rejected during the Senate confirmation for any conflict of interest, reported CNN.

United States President-elect Donald Trump has bypassed standard background checks by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for some of his controversial cabinet appointees, to minimise the chances of them being rejected during the Senate confirmation for any conflict of interest, reported CNN. These background checks have been a longstanding tradition for incoming presidential nominations and date back to the early Cold War days. However, Trump has outsourced it to private investigators instead of the FBI. Also read: Trump 2.0: What will his 'revenge cabinet' do to the US and world? Who can stop him? According to Trump and his allies, the FBI system is plagued with issues that could hinder the President-elect's plan to quickly begin the work of implementing his agenda, people briefed on the plans reportedly said. Meanwhile, the critics of this move have said that the intrusive background checks sometimes bring up embarrassing information used to inflict political damage. The move to keep the FBI out of it lines up with a pre-election memo drafted by Trump's legal advisors and also fits with his enduring suspicion that the agency is part of what, without evidence, he believes to be a "deep state" machine within the federal government bent on undermining him. Trump appointed Matt Gaetz as the attorney general, who has faced a two-year Department of Justice investigation into sex-trafficking allegations, which were eventually dropped without charges being lodged. Watch | The Return Of 'Dealmaker' Donald Trump | WION Wideangle × This led to a further investigation by the House of Representatives ethics committee that had been due to culminate in a report this week before Gaetz effectively suspended its publication by resigning. However, it was not immediately known which of Trump's picks will be spared by the routine FBI check. Ultimately, the president holds the final authority on who he nominates to share intelligence with, regardless of the established protocol set in the wake of World War II, to ensure these selections don't have unknown foreign ties. Dan Meyer, a national security attorney in Washington DC, said the incoming Trump administration “doesn’t want harmony.” They “don’t want the FBI to coordinate a norm; they want to hammer the norm,” he said. Moreover, some of Trump’s advisers also circulated a memo ahead of the election, urging him to bypass the traditional background check process for some of his appointees, a source briefed on the memo told CNN. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump skips FBI standard background checks for some of his Cabinet appointees

President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Tulsi Gabbard as the chief of U.S. intelligence has caused a stir within the national security community, raising fears that the extensive intelligence apparatus may become more politicized. Trump’s appointment of Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman with limited intelligence expertise who is perceived as lenient toward Russia and Syria, is one of several key choices that indicate he might be valuing loyalty over qualifications as he puts together his team for a second term.

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<p>United States President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the director of national intelligence (DNI) has created fresh troubles for the government of&nbsp;President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine.</p>

<p>Former Democratic lawmaker Tulsi Gabbard’s name was confirmed for the role by Trump himself on Wednesday (Nov 13), prompting officials in Kyiv to remove previous bulletins and posts made by the Ukrainian government agency Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) accusing her of being a Russian asset.</p>

<p>A news website Ctrana.ua has reported that the Ukrainian government agency has deleted at least four of its posts from social media, with one from April 2022 describing Gabbard as someone who “for several years, has been working for foreign audience for the Kremlin money.”</p>

<p>In fact, one of the posts made by the CCD in 2022 can still be viewed on X, which accuses Tulsi Gabbard of taking “Kremlin money.”</p>

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<p>Similarly, in June 2024, Gabbard was accused by the CCD of spreading misinformation about Zelensky, whereas a February 2023 post accused the army veteran of “espousing pro-Russian rhetoric.” Both the posts have reportedly been deleted now.</p>

<p>Gabbard is known for her strong anti-war stance and has voiced her opposition to prolonged US involvement in conflicts abroad.</p>

<p>In 2022, Gabbard blasted the incumbent US President&nbsp;Joe Biden's administration for refusing to acknowledge “Russia’s legitimate security concerns” and igniting the war in Ukraine.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwig9afNq96JAxWQha8BHcOwMy4QxfQBKAB6BAgaEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tulsi-gabbard-alleges-biden-administration-placed-her-on-terror-watchlist-for-criticising-kamala-harris-756166" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/tulsi-gabbard-alleges-biden-administration-placed-her-on-terror-watchlist-for-criticising-kamala-harris-756166&amp;ved=2ahUKEwig9afNq96JAxWQha8BHcOwMy4QxfQBKAB6BAgaEAE">Tulsi Gabbard alleges Biden administration placed her on 'terror watchlist' for criticising Kamala Harris</a></strong></p>

<p>“This war and suffering could have easily been avoided if Biden Admin/NATO had simply acknowledged Russia’s legitimate security concerns regarding Ukraine’s becoming a member of NATO, which would mean US/NATO forces right on Russia’s border," Gabbard wrote on X.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwig9afNq96JAxWQha8BHcOwMy4QxfQBKAB6BAgOEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidential-election-tulsi-gabbard-joins-donalds-trump-campaign-who-is-she-753837" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidential-election-tulsi-gabbard-joins-donalds-trump-campaign-who-is-she-753837&amp;ved=2ahUKEwig9afNq96JAxWQha8BHcOwMy4QxfQBKAB6BAgOEAE">Tulsi Gabbard is the new US director of national intelligence. Who is she?</a></strong></p>

<p>Gabbard has also suggested in the past that the US was fuelling a proxy war with Russia that could lead to a “forever war.”</p>

<p>She even once voiced her opposition to using force against the Russian leader, saying "doing anything to press Putin to stop the invasion of Ukraine could lead to a nuclear war."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp; &nbsp;</em></p>


United States President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the director of national intelligence (DNI) has created fresh troubles for the government of President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine.

United States President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the director of national intelligence (DNI) has created fresh troubles for the government of President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine. Former Democratic lawmaker Tulsi Gabbard’s name was confirmed for the role by Trump himself on Wednesday (Nov 13), prompting officials in Kyiv to remove previous bulletins and posts made by the Ukrainian government agency Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) accusing her of being a Russian asset. A news website Ctrana.ua has reported that the Ukrainian government agency has deleted at least four of its posts from social media, with one from April 2022 describing Gabbard as someone who “for several years, has been working for foreign audience for the Kremlin money.” In fact, one of the posts made by the CCD in 2022 can still be viewed on X, which accuses Tulsi Gabbard of taking “Kremlin money.” ❗️ЦПД: ворог продовжує поширювати дезінформацію, використовуючи завербованих американських політиків. Колишня офіцер резерву армії США Тулсі Габбард вже кілька років працює на іноземну аудиторію за гроші кремля🤬 ➡️ https://t.co/DCknK26OZy#stoprussia pic.twitter.com/XroYzxMhSl — Прес-служба РНБОУ (@rnbo_gov_ua) April 6, 2022 × Similarly, in June 2024, Gabbard was accused by the CCD of spreading misinformation about Zelensky, whereas a February 2023 post accused the army veteran of “espousing pro-Russian rhetoric.” Both the posts have reportedly been deleted now. Gabbard is known for her strong anti-war stance and has voiced her opposition to prolonged US involvement in conflicts abroad. In 2022, Gabbard blasted the incumbent US President Joe Biden's administration for refusing to acknowledge “Russia’s legitimate security concerns” and igniting the war in Ukraine. Also read: Tulsi Gabbard alleges Biden administration placed her on 'terror watchlist' for criticising Kamala Harris “This war and suffering could have easily been avoided if Biden Admin/NATO had simply acknowledged Russia’s legitimate security concerns regarding Ukraine’s becoming a member of NATO, which would mean US/NATO forces right on Russia’s border," Gabbard wrote on X. Also read: Tulsi Gabbard is the new US director of national intelligence. Who is she? Gabbard has also suggested in the past that the US was fuelling a proxy war with Russia that could lead to a “forever war.” She even once voiced her opposition to using force against the Russian leader, saying "doing anything to press Putin to stop the invasion of Ukraine could lead to a nuclear war." (With inputs from agencies)

Kyiv scrambling to delete posts made against ‘Russian asset’ Tulsi Gabbard following DNI nomination: Report

<p>US President-elect Donald Trump has started his transition ahead of taking the oath of office in January 2025. From the names he suggested for cabinet and other key positions in the White House, it is clear that his second non-consecutive term will try to settle political scores while ensuring protection from court cases.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Based on the profiles of Team Trump, here is an analysis of how different aspects of government will be impacted, from global wars to domestic security.</p>

<p>Note: This time, most of Trump's nominees will eventually get the jobs, as the Senate and House of Represenatives are also Republican-controlled after the November 5 general election. Only the most controversial nominations might get stuck at committee level in House and Senate. But this article assumes all the names would be final.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH- Trump's Cabinet: Congressman Matt Gaetz Named As Attorney General</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>ENDING WARS IN UKRAINE AND WEST ASIA</strong></h2>

<p>Trump had often claimed during the re-election campaign that he is the only one who can end the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, and prevent World War 3. The time has come for him to deliver.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He has picked Marco Rubio to lead the State Department. As secretary of state, the Florida Senator will lead efforts to de-escalate the situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump also chose Mike Huckabee, a staunch defender of Israel, as the US ambassador to the Jewish nation, which is engaged in a multi-front war with terror groups Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel is also fighting Iran and its proxies like Houthi rebels in Yemen, and other militants in Iraq and Syria. The choice of Huckabee is a clear indication that ultimately, the US will favour Israel's views on ending the conflict.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tulsi-gabbard-newly-elected-trumps-spy-chief-served-in-us-military-for-over-two-decades-776235">Also read: Tulsi Gabbard, newly-appointed Trump's spy chief, served in US military for over two decades</a></strong></p>

<p>But can he really end the war? Trump is averse to the US being dragged into foreign wars, and particularly opposed to paying for them. Also remember that he was the architect of the Abram Accords, the agreements of peace and cooperation between Israel and several of its enemy Arab states. It is quite possible that Trump and his team would be able to start negotiations that could end the war in the Middle East.</p>

<p>The US efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war are going to be skewed in favour of Russia, with Trump having a direct line with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a long time. Trump had been dismissive and critical about Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him the 'greatest salesman'. Don't forget that Trump's first impeachment in 2019 came as a result of his blocking of aid to Ukraine (to force it to investigate the current President Joe Biden).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The efforts at the United Nations to end the Ukraine war will be led by Trump nominee for US envoy, Elise Stefanik.</p>

<p>Any move by Trump to end the war in a way that could favour Russia would again put him at odds with NATO, which has been helping Ukraine with funds and arms to fight Russia, along with the Biden administration. Trump, in his first term, had wanted the US to cut its contributions to NATO, and pressured its other members from Europe to pay up and level the field on financial contributions to the western military alliance.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>TRUMP'S LEGAL CASES: SHAKING UP THE JUDICIARY AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Trump wants to protect himself from conviction and sentencing in the ongoing legal battles, and will try to wind up all of them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cases deal with the 2020 election interference and the 2021 Capitol Hill riot, tax evasion, handling of classified documents, and the Stormy Daniels hush money payment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump will ensure that presidential immunity is intact, and take more efforts to protect himself from future prosecution once he leaves office.</p>

<p>Trump's picks for key posts in the Justice Department are a clear indication of his intentions. He named Matt Gaetz as the attorney general, thus giving the country's top prosecutor role to a staunch ally. One of the things Trump said Gaetz would do is 'end weaponised government', code for what his surrogates call 'lawfare' against political opponents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More interesting is his pick of Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general. Blanche was a defence lawyer for several of Trump's court cases.</p>

<p>Many of Trump's cases are being heard in New York courts. Keeping that in mind, he has appointed Jay Clayton, a loyalist, as the US attorney for the Southern District of New York, a very powerful post within the justice department.</p>

<h2><strong>THE BORDER, IMMIGRATION AND HOMELAND SECURITY</strong></h2>

<p>Trump made no secret of his hatred for immigrants trying to enter the US from the southern border. He started building a wall in his first term and will continue to strengthen efforts to prevent individuals and caravans from entering or getting asylum in the US. His homeland security secretary pick, Kristi Noem, is going to play a key role in implementing this.</p>

<p>Trump has once said that he would be a dictator 'may be on the first day', and ordering the deportation of illegal migrants could be one of the things he would do on day one or first week in office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For this, he has appointed Tom Homan as the border czar who once promised to carry out the largest mass deportation ever by the US.<br />
Homan comes with significant experience, having led the immigration and customs enforcement in the first Trump administration.</p>

<h2><strong>SHAKING UP THE INTELLIGENCE ESTABLISHMENT</strong></h2>

<p>Trump has been a target of several investigations led by the intelligence establishment, or what he calls the deep state, particularly the classified documents investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. There is even talk that he will clip the wings of FBI with funding cuts. In broader terms, Trump has promised to dismantle the deep state, a reference mainly to the government-intelligence cooperation that led to what he calls a 'witchhunt' during and after his first term in office.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-20-tulsi-gabbard-nominated-to-head-us-intelligence-matt-gaetz-to-lead-justice-department-775994">Also read: Trump 2.0: Tulsi Gabbard nominated to head US Intelligence, Matt Gaetz to lead Justice Department</a></strong><br />
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<p>Leading the charge would be Tulsi Gabbard, who Trump named as director of national intelligence. Trump also brought back his former DNI John Ratcliffe as the director of Central Intelligence Agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There is speculation that Trump would shake up FBI, with a leadership change and reorganisation of its structure. In his view, the agency was used by Biden administration as a tool to prosecute him.</p>

<h2><strong>FUTURE OF AMERICA AT WAR: DEFENCE AND SOLDIERS</strong></h2>

<p>Trump has exhibited strong support for American soldiers and veterans, who in turn backed him in large numbers. His opposition to foreign wars is part economic rationale and part isolationalist approach to global security affairs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump does not want to send American boots to the ground, and had started the process of US troop withrdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan when he left office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He might find an ally in his new defence secretary nominee Peter Hegseth, who has seen wars first hand. Hegseth was deployed to Iraq in 2005 and Afghanistan in 2011. Having had no strategic or decision making role in military or national securty affairs, his approach is likely to be more grassroots, with an ear for the concerns of the American soldier than the larger goal of global policing.</p>

<p>This might erode the traditional role of America as the pre-eminent global power the international community looks up to intervene in and resolve conflicts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Will the US want to give strategic space to Russia and rising China in this regard? That's an open question for now. Remember, however, that Trump had cooperated with Russia in helping eliminate the Islamic State terror group in the Middle East.</p>

<p>Trump has nominated the controversial Flordia Congressman Mike Waltz as the national security advisor. The former Army Green Beret is a war veteran of Afghanistan and worked as policy advisor to Republican administrations.</p>

<p>Waltz' appointment is also significant in the context of China, a country Trump might want to keep in check. Waltz has been critical of China on various issues like the mistreatment of the Uighur Muslims. He was also an advocate of the theory that the Covid pandemic originated in a Chinese lab.</p>

<h2><strong>GOVERNMENT SPENDING AND WASTE: WILL ELON MUSK CHANGE THINGS?</strong></h2>

<p>The appointment of the world's richest man Elon Musk, and Trump challenger-turned ally Vivek Ramaswamy to run a new agency of government efficiency is signficant. Trump wants to protect the upper middle class and the rich from taxes, while reducing government spending, and soverign debt. Musk has promised a trillion-dollar cut in government waste. Trump's Repubican base advocates least amount of goverment invervention in their lives. It would be interesting to see how much waste he is able to cut.</p>

<h2><strong>ENVIRONMENT: BACK TO FOSSIL FUELS AND POLLUTING VEHICLES?</strong></h2>

<p>Trump has been an ally of the fossil fuel lobby, having taken the US out of the Paris Accord to tackle climate change during his first term. Trump said he would 'drill baby, drill' to bring back America's very old dominance as the top oil producer. This will practically end the commitments to environmental causes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For this he has roped in Lee Zeldin, who has no practical experience in the field, to run the environmental protection agency. Zeldin promised to 'restore US energy dominance', meaning back to drilling untapped reserves of petroleum in US and its territorial waters. He also promised, as did Trump, to 'revitalise the auto industry'.</p>

<p>Both these policies appeal to the rust belt America, which is looking forward to a windfall of jobs in the auto and oil sectors.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>HEALTHCARE: WILL BIG PHARMA FACE THE MUSIC?</strong></h2>

<p>At the fag end of his first term, Trump and his allies amplified Covid conspiracy theories as the pandemic hit the US. It might even be argued that Covid was a cause of Trump's defeat in the 2020 election. Now, he has appointed as health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, the former Democrat who had openly opposed the Covid vaccination mandate. Will he reopen the Covid files and investigate America's response to it is one question. The other is whether he will take on Big Pharma, which made billions of dollars of profit during the Covid pandemic, particularly through their Covid vaccines.</p>

<h2><strong>BUT WHO CAN BLOCK TRUMP?</strong></h2>

<p>Roughly half of Senate and the full House of Representatives went into election along with the presidential election on November 5. Senate term is for six years and the House of Representatives' term is two years. This means there will be mid-term elections, and the Congress composition could change in next couple of years in favour of Democrats who can then block Trump's legislative agenda.</p>

<p>This acts as a check and balance system offering legislature's oversight on presidential actions, as much of it (except perhaps presidential orders) will need Congressional approval.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Democrat-chaired committees in the Senate and House could also put a spanner in the works on Trump policies. The other major check mechanism is the Supreme Court, whose nine judges these days have clear political leanings. Currently, the bench has a Conservative tilt, and Trump will get the opportunity to name more judges. Remember that Supreme Court judges can serve till death, and their rulings can impact a generation.</p>

<p>Then there is the media, the fourth pillar of democracy. Besides the Democrats, much of US media is likely to serve as the Opposition. We can expect dirt to be digged up on all his nominees before, during or after they assume office.</p>


US President-elect Donald Trump has started his transition ahead of taking the oath of office in January 2025. From the names he suggested for cabinet and other key positions in the White House, it is clear that his second non-consecutive term will try to settle political scores while ensuring protection from court cases.

US President-elect Donald Trump has started his transition ahead of taking the oath of office in January 2025. From the names he suggested for cabinet and other key positions in the White House, it is clear that his second non-consecutive term will try to settle political scores while ensuring protection from court cases. Based on the profiles of Team Trump, here is an analysis of how different aspects of government will be impacted, from global wars to domestic security. Note: This time, most of Trump's nominees will eventually get the jobs, as the Senate and House of Represenatives are also Republican-controlled after the November 5 general election. Only the most controversial nominations might get stuck at committee level in House and Senate. But this article assumes all the names would be final. WATCH- Trump's Cabinet: Congressman Matt Gaetz Named As Attorney General × ENDING WARS IN UKRAINE AND WEST ASIA Trump had often claimed during the re-election campaign that he is the only one who can end the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, and prevent World War 3. The time has come for him to deliver. He has picked Marco Rubio to lead the State Department. As secretary of state, the Florida Senator will lead efforts to de-escalate the situation. Trump also chose Mike Huckabee, a staunch defender of Israel, as the US ambassador to the Jewish nation, which is engaged in a multi-front war with terror groups Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel is also fighting Iran and its proxies like Houthi rebels in Yemen, and other militants in Iraq and Syria. The choice of Huckabee is a clear indication that ultimately, the US will favour Israel's views on ending the conflict. Also read: Tulsi Gabbard, newly-appointed Trump's spy chief, served in US military for over two decades But can he really end the war? Trump is averse to the US being dragged into foreign wars, and particularly opposed to paying for them. Also remember that he was the architect of the Abram Accords, the agreements of peace and cooperation between Israel and several of its enemy Arab states. It is quite possible that Trump and his team would be able to start negotiations that could end the war in the Middle East. The US efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war are going to be skewed in favour of Russia, with Trump having a direct line with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a long time. Trump had been dismissive and critical about Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him the 'greatest salesman'. Don't forget that Trump's first impeachment in 2019 came as a result of his blocking of aid to Ukraine (to force it to investigate the current President Joe Biden). The efforts at the United Nations to end the Ukraine war will be led by Trump nominee for US envoy, Elise Stefanik. Any move by Trump to end the war in a way that could favour Russia would again put him at odds with NATO, which has been helping Ukraine with funds and arms to fight Russia, along with the Biden administration. Trump, in his first term, had wanted the US to cut its contributions to NATO, and pressured its other members from Europe to pay up and level the field on financial contributions to the western military alliance. TRUMP'S LEGAL CASES: SHAKING UP THE JUDICIARY AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Trump wants to protect himself from conviction and sentencing in the ongoing legal battles, and will try to wind up all of them. The cases deal with the 2020 election interference and the 2021 Capitol Hill riot, tax evasion, handling of classified documents, and the Stormy Daniels hush money payment. Trump will ensure that presidential immunity is intact, and take more efforts to protect himself from future prosecution once he leaves office. Trump's picks for key posts in the Justice Department are a clear indication of his intentions. He named Matt Gaetz as the attorney general, thus giving the country's top prosecutor role to a staunch ally. One of the things Trump said Gaetz would do is 'end weaponised government', code for what his surrogates call 'lawfare' against political opponents. More interesting is his pick of Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general. Blanche was a defence lawyer for several of Trump's court cases. Many of Trump's cases are being heard in New York courts. Keeping that in mind, he has appointed Jay Clayton, a loyalist, as the US attorney for the Southern District of New York, a very powerful post within the justice department. THE BORDER, IMMIGRATION AND HOMELAND SECURITY Trump made no secret of his hatred for immigrants trying to enter the US from the southern border. He started building a wall in his first term and will continue to strengthen efforts to prevent individuals and caravans from entering or getting asylum in the US. His homeland security secretary pick, Kristi Noem, is going to play a key role in implementing this. Trump has once said that he would be a dictator 'may be on the first day', and ordering the deportation of illegal migrants could be one of the things he would do on day one or first week in office. For this, he has appointed Tom Homan as the border czar who once promised to carry out the largest mass deportation ever by the US. Homan comes with significant experience, having led the immigration and customs enforcement in the first Trump administration. SHAKING UP THE INTELLIGENCE ESTABLISHMENT Trump has been a target of several investigations led by the intelligence establishment, or what he calls the deep state, particularly the classified documents investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. There is even talk that he will clip the wings of FBI with funding cuts. In broader terms, Trump has promised to dismantle the deep state, a reference mainly to the government-intelligence cooperation that led to what he calls a 'witchhunt' during and after his first term in office. Also read: Trump 2.0: Tulsi Gabbard nominated to head US Intelligence, Matt Gaetz to lead Justice Department Leading the charge would be Tulsi Gabbard, who Trump named as director of national intelligence. Trump also brought back his former DNI John Ratcliffe as the director of Central Intelligence Agency. There is speculation that Trump would shake up FBI, with a leadership change and reorganisation of its structure. In his view, the agency was used by Biden administration as a tool to prosecute him. FUTURE OF AMERICA AT WAR: DEFENCE AND SOLDIERS Trump has exhibited strong support for American soldiers and veterans, who in turn backed him in large numbers. His opposition to foreign wars is part economic rationale and part isolationalist approach to global security affairs. Trump does not want to send American boots to the ground, and had started the process of US troop withrdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan when he left office. He might find an ally in his new defence secretary nominee Peter Hegseth, who has seen wars first hand. Hegseth was deployed to Iraq in 2005 and Afghanistan in 2011. Having had no strategic or decision making role in military or national securty affairs, his approach is likely to be more grassroots, with an ear for the concerns of the American soldier than the larger goal of global policing. This might erode the traditional role of America as the pre-eminent global power the international community looks up to intervene in and resolve conflicts. Will the US want to give strategic space to Russia and rising China in this regard? That's an open question for now. Remember, however, that Trump had cooperated with Russia in helping eliminate the Islamic State terror group in the Middle East. Trump has nominated the controversial Flordia Congressman Mike Waltz as the national security advisor. The former Army Green Beret is a war veteran of Afghanistan and worked as policy advisor to Republican administrations. Waltz' appointment is also significant in the context of China, a country Trump might want to keep in check. Waltz has been critical of China on various issues like the mistreatment of the Uighur Muslims. He was also an advocate of the theory that the Covid pandemic originated in a Chinese lab. GOVERNMENT SPENDING AND WASTE: WILL ELON MUSK CHANGE THINGS? The appointment of the world's richest man Elon Musk, and Trump challenger-turned ally Vivek Ramaswamy to run a new agency of government efficiency is signficant. Trump wants to protect the upper middle class and the rich from taxes, while reducing government spending, and soverign debt. Musk has promised a trillion-dollar cut in government waste. Trump's Repubican base advocates least amount of goverment invervention in their lives. It would be interesting to see how much waste he is able to cut. ENVIRONMENT: BACK TO FOSSIL FUELS AND POLLUTING VEHICLES? Trump has been an ally of the fossil fuel lobby, having taken the US out of the Paris Accord to tackle climate change during his first term. Trump said he would 'drill baby, drill' to bring back America's very old dominance as the top oil producer. This will practically end the commitments to environmental causes. For this he has roped in Lee Zeldin, who has no practical experience in the field, to run the environmental protection agency. Zeldin promised to 'restore US energy dominance', meaning back to drilling untapped reserves of petroleum in US and its territorial waters. He also promised, as did Trump, to 'revitalise the auto industry'. Both these policies appeal to the rust belt America, which is looking forward to a windfall of jobs in the auto and oil sectors. HEALTHCARE: WILL BIG PHARMA FACE THE MUSIC? At the fag end of his first term, Trump and his allies amplified Covid conspiracy theories as the pandemic hit the US. It might even be argued that Covid was a cause of Trump's defeat in the 2020 election. Now, he has appointed as health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, the former Democrat who had openly opposed the Covid vaccination mandate. Will he reopen the Covid files and investigate America's response to it is one question. The other is whether he will take on Big Pharma, which made billions of dollars of profit during the Covid pandemic, particularly through their Covid vaccines. BUT WHO CAN BLOCK TRUMP? Roughly half of Senate and the full House of Representatives went into election along with the presidential election on November 5. Senate term is for six years and the House of Representatives' term is two years. This means there will be mid-term elections, and the Congress composition could change in next couple of years in favour of Democrats who can then block Trump's legislative agenda. This acts as a check and balance system offering legislature's oversight on presidential actions, as much of it (except perhaps presidential orders) will need Congressional approval. Democrat-chaired committees in the Senate and House could also put a spanner in the works on Trump policies. The other major check mechanism is the Supreme Court, whose nine judges these days have clear political leanings. Currently, the bench has a Conservative tilt, and Trump will get the opportunity to name more judges. Remember that Supreme Court judges can serve till death, and their rulings can impact a generation. Then there is the media, the fourth pillar of democracy. Besides the Democrats, much of US media is likely to serve as the Opposition. We can expect dirt to be digged up on all his nominees before, during or after they assume office.

Trump 2.0: What will his 'revenge cabinet' do to the US and world? Who can stop him?

Donald Trump has announced his new pick for the intelligence team. John Ratcliffe has now been named the CIA Director in Trump 2.0. Tulsi Gabbard has been named the new director of National Intelligence.

Trump Appoints China Hawk Ratcliffe and Gabbard to Intelligence Unit | GRAVITAS

<p>Republican Donald Trump secured a thumping victory in the November 5 presidential election in the United States (US), and he is all set to be the head of the state for a second term. In recent days, Trump has been announcing the people who will be part of his cabinet as his administration rules the US for the next four years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Wednesday (Nov 13), Trump announced&nbsp;he had chosen Tulsi Gabbard, a 43-year-old former Democratic representative and critic of the Biden administration, as his director of national intelligence.</p>

<p>Gabbard, who left the Democratic party in 2022 to become an independent and was considered a possible candidate to become Trump's running mate, would take over from Avril Haines as the top official in the US&nbsp;intelligence community.</p>

<p>Gabbard's appointment is being seen as controversial as she has little direct experience with intelligence work and had not been widely expected to be tapped for the post.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Tulsi Gabbard?</strong></h2>

<p>Tulsi Gabbard, 43, was born on April 12, 1981, in&nbsp;Leloaloa, Maʻopūtasi County, on American Samoa's main island of Tutuila. She has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration from Hawaii Pacific University. She is a practising Hindu.</p>

<p>Gabbard served in the armed forces. In 2003, she joined the Hawaii Army National Guard and was deployed to Iraq from 2004 to 2005.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-20-tulsi-gabbard-nominated-to-head-us-intelligence-matt-gaetz-to-lead-justice-department-775994">Trump 2.0: Tulsi Gabbard nominated to head US Intelligence, Matt Gaetz to lead Justice Department</a></strong></p>

<p>She left the National Guard as a Major in 2017 and then went on to join the United States Army Reserve (USAR) where she was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gabbard's political career began&nbsp;when she was elected to the Hawaii House of Representatives at the age&nbsp;of 21, making her one of the youngest legislators in Hawaiian history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She later&nbsp;served on the Honolulu City Council before being elected to the US&nbsp;House of Representatives in 2012.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 43-year-old&nbsp;is a fierce opponent of what she calls "forever wars."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | World DNA: Donald Trump meets Joe Biden at the White House</strong></p>

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<p>She was once seen&nbsp;as the shining star of the Democrats and was the party's presidential hopeful in the 2020 election. However, in October 2022, Gabbard announced she was leaving the Democrats.</p>

<p>Earlier this year, Trump had shortlisted Gabbard as his vice president, along with five more names for the post.</p>

<p>However, JD Vance was elected Trump's running mate.&nbsp;</p>


Republican Donald Trump secured a thumping victory in the November 5 presidential election in the United States (US), and he is all set to be the head of the state for a second term.

Republican Donald Trump secured a thumping victory in the November 5 presidential election in the United States (US), and he is all set to be the head of the state for a second term. In recent days, Trump has been announcing the people who will be part of his cabinet as his administration rules the US for the next four years. On Wednesday (Nov 13), Trump announced he had chosen Tulsi Gabbard, a 43-year-old former Democratic representative and critic of the Biden administration, as his director of national intelligence. Gabbard, who left the Democratic party in 2022 to become an independent and was considered a possible candidate to become Trump's running mate, would take over from Avril Haines as the top official in the US intelligence community. Gabbard's appointment is being seen as controversial as she has little direct experience with intelligence work and had not been widely expected to be tapped for the post. Who is Tulsi Gabbard? Tulsi Gabbard, 43, was born on April 12, 1981, in Leloaloa, Maʻopūtasi County, on American Samoa's main island of Tutuila. She has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration from Hawaii Pacific University. She is a practising Hindu. Gabbard served in the armed forces. In 2003, she joined the Hawaii Army National Guard and was deployed to Iraq from 2004 to 2005. Also read | Trump 2.0: Tulsi Gabbard nominated to head US Intelligence, Matt Gaetz to lead Justice Department She left the National Guard as a Major in 2017 and then went on to join the United States Army Reserve (USAR) where she was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. Gabbard's political career began when she was elected to the Hawaii House of Representatives at the age of 21, making her one of the youngest legislators in Hawaiian history. She later served on the Honolulu City Council before being elected to the US House of Representatives in 2012. The 43-year-old is a fierce opponent of what she calls "forever wars." Also watch | World DNA: Donald Trump meets Joe Biden at the White House × She was once seen as the shining star of the Democrats and was the party's presidential hopeful in the 2020 election. However, in October 2022, Gabbard announced she was leaving the Democrats. Earlier this year, Trump had shortlisted Gabbard as his vice president, along with five more names for the post. However, JD Vance was elected Trump's running mate.

Tulsi Gabbard is the new US director of national intelligence. Who is she?

<p>Donald Trump has nominated two controversial figures for key roles. The US president-elect has picked Tulsi Gabbard, the Democrat turned Republican who questioned US intelligence, to lead the same department. His other pick is firebrand lawmaker Matt Gaetz, whom he nominated as his pick for attorney general. The Congressman is a staunch defender of the president-elect and a vocal critic of what he calls “weaponised” government.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Tulsi Gabbard?</strong></h2>

<p>Gabbard is a former Democrat and military veteran known for her outspoken anti-interventionist views, and she’s been tapped to lead US intelligence. She has direct experience with war, having served in Iraq with the Army National Guard of her native Hawaii.</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/could-trump-save-tiktok-president-elect-might-try-to-block-us-ban-say-allies-report-775795">Could Trump save TikTok? President-elect might try to block US ban, say allies: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>As per AFP, Gabbard’s journey to this appointment has been anything but conventional. A Democrat-turned-Republican, she has built a reputation as an establishment sceptic, often at odds with both parties. Gabbard has spoken against US intelligence findings in the past, notably questioning presidents, including Trump, on reports like the one on chemical attacks in Syria, and has condemned what she views as America’s “regime change wars.”</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Matt Gaetz?</strong></h2>

<p>Congressman Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for the US Attorney General, is known for his fierce loyalty to Trump and is believed to have been well-placed to make good on Trump's threats of revenge against political foes.</p>

<p>Posting on social media, the US president-elect wrote, “Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponisation of our Justice System. Matt will end Weaponised Government… and restore Americans' badly shattered Faith and Confidence in the Justice Department.”</p>

<p>A US congressman since 2017, he is among Trump's most controversial picks.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
While Trump touts him as a bold choice to “restore faith” in the Justice Department, Gaetz is no stranger to legal and ethical troubles and has an unresolved House ethics investigation. He is allegedly involved in a Justice department — which he will now head — probe into sex trafficking and obstruction of justice.</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/looks-forward-to-smooth-transition-trump-biden-historic-meet-at-white-house-775950">'Looking forward to smooth transition,' Trump, Biden hold historic meet at White House</a></strong></p>

<p>Gaetz has dismissed the probe as a “political payback exercise” and “uncomfortably nosy.”</p>

<p>Scepticism about his nomination remains high. According to a CNN report, citing unnamed sources, there was “an audible gasp” when House Republicans meeting behind closed doors were informed of Gaetz's nomination.</p>

<p>Some senators have already expressed doubts. Speaking to Scripps News, Republican Party's Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski said: “Do you think he's a serious candidate? Not as far as I'm concerned.”</p>

<p>While another Senator, Susan Collins, said she was “shocked” by the announcement.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Donald Trump has nominated two controversial figures for key roles. The US president-elect has picked Tulsi Gabbard, the Democrat turned Republican who questioned US intelligence, to lead the same department.

Donald Trump has nominated two controversial figures for key roles. The US president-elect has picked Tulsi Gabbard, the Democrat turned Republican who questioned US intelligence, to lead the same department. His other pick is firebrand lawmaker Matt Gaetz, whom he nominated as his pick for attorney general. The Congressman is a staunch defender of the president-elect and a vocal critic of what he calls “weaponised” government. Who is Tulsi Gabbard? Gabbard is a former Democrat and military veteran known for her outspoken anti-interventionist views, and she’s been tapped to lead US intelligence. She has direct experience with war, having served in Iraq with the Army National Guard of her native Hawaii. Also read | Could Trump save TikTok? President-elect might try to block US ban, say allies: Report As per AFP, Gabbard’s journey to this appointment has been anything but conventional. A Democrat-turned-Republican, she has built a reputation as an establishment sceptic, often at odds with both parties. Gabbard has spoken against US intelligence findings in the past, notably questioning presidents, including Trump, on reports like the one on chemical attacks in Syria, and has condemned what she views as America’s “regime change wars.” Who is Matt Gaetz? Congressman Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for the US Attorney General, is known for his fierce loyalty to Trump and is believed to have been well-placed to make good on Trump's threats of revenge against political foes. Posting on social media, the US president-elect wrote, “Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponisation of our Justice System. Matt will end Weaponised Government… and restore Americans' badly shattered Faith and Confidence in the Justice Department.” A US congressman since 2017, he is among Trump's most controversial picks. While Trump touts him as a bold choice to “restore faith” in the Justice Department, Gaetz is no stranger to legal and ethical troubles and has an unresolved House ethics investigation. He is allegedly involved in a Justice department — which he will now head — probe into sex trafficking and obstruction of justice. Also read | 'Looking forward to smooth transition,' Trump, Biden hold historic meet at White House Gaetz has dismissed the probe as a “political payback exercise” and “uncomfortably nosy.” Scepticism about his nomination remains high. According to a CNN report, citing unnamed sources, there was “an audible gasp” when House Republicans meeting behind closed doors were informed of Gaetz's nomination. Some senators have already expressed doubts. Speaking to Scripps News, Republican Party's Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski said: “Do you think he's a serious candidate? Not as far as I'm concerned.” While another Senator, Susan Collins, said she was “shocked” by the announcement. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump 2.0: Tulsi Gabbard nominated to head US Intelligence, Matt Gaetz to lead Justice Department

<p>Tulsi Gabbard, the newly appointed Director of National Intelligence (DNI), who was picked by US President-elect Donald Trump, has also served in the US military for over two decades.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 43-year-old former Democratic Congresswoman has served in the Army National Guard for more than two decades and was deployed to Iraq and Kuwait.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She also shared the moments during her time in the army on her social media platforms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gabbard shared a post on X in 2021 from her days in the army.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">To my mom: I’m so grateful for your unconditional love, tireless support, and indomitable spirit. I love you!!! (This picture was from January 2006 when I came home from Iraq.) Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and mom-figures in your lives!! <a href="https://t.co/nAxKwZbNeD">pic.twitter.com/nAxKwZbNeD</a></p>
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) <a href="https://twitter.com/TulsiGabbard/status/1391414817307693056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Another post was shared by Gabbard in the same year, when she was deployed to the Horn of Africa.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">(1) This past Independence Day had special significance for me — while I was deployed to the Horn of Africa working as a Civil Affairs officer in support of a Special Operations mission to go after al-Qaeda affiliated jihadists, I was promoted… <a href="https://t.co/x1T7I7HV3M">pic.twitter.com/x1T7I7HV3M</a></p>
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) <a href="https://twitter.com/TulsiGabbard/status/1447135228288323591?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">To my friends and fellow veterans, thank you for your service and sacrifice. The love you have for our country and our people shines through in your commitment to put service before self. Our nation’s leaders must learn from your example. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VeteransDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VeteransDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZjVvMLK8s5">pic.twitter.com/ZjVvMLK8s5</a></p>
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) <a href="https://twitter.com/TulsiGabbard/status/1458741517380583431?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>She is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserve and is serving as Battalion Commander of the 1/354 Regiment in Tulsa, Oklahoma.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Some say the birth of Memorial Day began in the wake of the Civil War when our nation was most divided. We can honor those who across generations paid the ultimate price by uniting around the values they gave their lives for: freedom, life, liberty &amp; the pursuit of happiness. <a href="https://t.co/K45gy8DwXS">pic.twitter.com/K45gy8DwXS</a></p>
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<p><strong>Who is Tulsi Gabbard?</strong></p>

<p>Tulsi was born in the US and is a former Democrat who has now turned into a Republican.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She is known for her outspoken anti-interventionist views and has been tapped to lead the US intelligence.</p>

<p>As per AFP, Gabbard’s journey to this appointment has been anything but conventional.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/when-tulsi-gabbard-trumps-pick-for-us-intelligence-head-blasted-pak-for-violence-against-hindus-776194"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;When Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for US intelligence head, blasted Pak for violence against Hindus</strong></a></p>

<p>A Democrat-turned-Republican, she has built a reputation as an establishment sceptic, often at odds with both parties. Gabbard has spoken against US intelligence findings in the past, notably questioning presidents, including Trump, on reports like the one on chemical attacks in Syria, and has condemned what she views as America’s “regime change wars.”</p>

<p>Gabbard was first elected as a 21-year-old to Hawaii's House of Representatives but had to leave after one term when her National Guard unit was deployed to Iraq.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2020, Gabbard also ran for the presidential post against Kamala Harris and blamed her own party for not opposing wars.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Trump's Cabinet: Tulsi Gabbard Nominated As Director Of National Intelligence | US News</strong></p>

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<p>Later, Gabbard dropped out of the race and endorsed President Joe Biden.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this year, she supported Donald Trump. She was seen appealing alongside Robert F Kennedy Junior, who challenged Biden for the Democratic nomination before transitioning to an independent bid and then ultimately endorsing Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She even helped Trump prepare for his debate against Kamala Harris this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Tulsi Gabbard, the newly appointed Director of National Intelligence (DNI), who was picked by US President-elect Donald Trump, has also served in the US military for over two decades.

Tulsi Gabbard, the newly appointed Director of National Intelligence (DNI), who was picked by US President-elect Donald Trump, has also served in the US military for over two decades. The 43-year-old former Democratic Congresswoman has served in the Army National Guard for more than two decades and was deployed to Iraq and Kuwait. She also shared the moments during her time in the army on her social media platforms. Gabbard shared a post on X in 2021 from her days in the army. To my mom: I’m so grateful for your unconditional love, tireless support, and indomitable spirit. I love you!!! (This picture was from January 2006 when I came home from Iraq.) Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and mom-figures in your lives!! pic.twitter.com/nAxKwZbNeD — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) May 9, 2021 × Another post was shared by Gabbard in the same year, when she was deployed to the Horn of Africa. (1) This past Independence Day had special significance for me — while I was deployed to the Horn of Africa working as a Civil Affairs officer in support of a Special Operations mission to go after al-Qaeda affiliated jihadists, I was promoted… pic.twitter.com/x1T7I7HV3M — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) October 10, 2021 × To my friends and fellow veterans, thank you for your service and sacrifice. The love you have for our country and our people shines through in your commitment to put service before self. Our nation’s leaders must learn from your example. #VeteransDay pic.twitter.com/ZjVvMLK8s5 — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) November 11, 2021 × She is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserve and is serving as Battalion Commander of the 1/354 Regiment in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Some say the birth of Memorial Day began in the wake of the Civil War when our nation was most divided. We can honor those who across generations paid the ultimate price by uniting around the values they gave their lives for: freedom, life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness. pic.twitter.com/K45gy8DwXS — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) May 30, 2022 × Who is Tulsi Gabbard? Tulsi was born in the US and is a former Democrat who has now turned into a Republican. She is known for her outspoken anti-interventionist views and has been tapped to lead the US intelligence. As per AFP, Gabbard’s journey to this appointment has been anything but conventional. Also read: When Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for US intelligence head, blasted Pak for violence against Hindus A Democrat-turned-Republican, she has built a reputation as an establishment sceptic, often at odds with both parties. Gabbard has spoken against US intelligence findings in the past, notably questioning presidents, including Trump, on reports like the one on chemical attacks in Syria, and has condemned what she views as America’s “regime change wars.” Gabbard was first elected as a 21-year-old to Hawaii's House of Representatives but had to leave after one term when her National Guard unit was deployed to Iraq. In 2020, Gabbard also ran for the presidential post against Kamala Harris and blamed her own party for not opposing wars. Watch | Trump's Cabinet: Tulsi Gabbard Nominated As Director Of National Intelligence | US News × She argued that US wars in the Middle East had destabilised the region, making America less safe and costing thousands of lives. Later, Gabbard dropped out of the race and endorsed President Joe Biden. Earlier this year, she supported Donald Trump. She was seen appealing alongside Robert F Kennedy Junior, who challenged Biden for the Democratic nomination before transitioning to an independent bid and then ultimately endorsing Trump. She even helped Trump prepare for his debate against Kamala Harris this year. (With inputs from agencies)

Tulsi Gabbard, newly-appointed Trump's spy chief, served in US military for over two decades

<p>US presidential election winner Donald Trump on Wednesday (Nov. 13) tapped 43-year-old former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as the new Director of National Intelligence (DNI). While declaring Gabbard’s nomination, Trump described her as a “proud Republican” with a “fearless spirit.”</p>

<p>“As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties - She is now a proud Republican!” Trump said. “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,” he added.</p>

<p>Gabbard is mistakenly believed to be one sharing Indian heritage, but she doesn’t have any direct link to the South Asian country.</p>

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<p>Being an army veteran herself, she has long voiced her strong opposition to the US Army’s overseas deployment.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US: Trump Names Marco Rubio as Secretary of State in New Cabinet, Who Is He?</strong></p>

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<p>As the first Hindu Congresswoman in the US, she has grabbed headlines in the past for condemning violence against Hindus in nations like Pakistan and Bangladesh.</p>

<h2><strong>Tulsi: A voice for Hindus in the Trump administration</strong></h2>

<p>Tulsi is named after a sacred plant in Hinduism. She is a lifelong vegetarian and a proud Hindu, whose US-born mother embraced Hinduism and raised her children in the tradition.</p>

<p>In 2021, she moved a resolution in the US Congress over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh following repeated atrocities and even called for action against the Pakistan Army for its violence against Hindus in 1971, when erstwhile East Pakistan gained independence and was proclaimed as Bangladesh. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwiX08Co3NuJAxWNsFYBHfPML_0QxfQBKAB6BAgNEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-secured-hold-on-govt-republicans-win-enough-seats-to-control-the-us-house-776018" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/a-secured-hold-on-govt-republicans-win-enough-seats-to-control-the-us-house-776018&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiX08Co3NuJAxWNsFYBHfPML_0QxfQBKAB6BAgNEAE">A secured hold on govt: Republicans win enough seats to control the US House</a></strong></p>

<p>During the 1971 violence, the Pakistani Army launched targeted attacks on Bengali Hindus after driving them out from their homes. The resolution by Gabbard mentioned that more than 2-3 million people were killed in the violence.</p>

<p>In 2017, Tulsi was elected as the co-chair of the India Caucus of the House of Representatives.&nbsp;Following that, she highlighted Pakistan’s role in fuelling terrorism in India’s Kashmir and also in Afghanistan.</p>

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US presidential election winner Donald Trump on Wednesday (Nov. 13) tapped 43-year-old former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as the new Director of National Intelligence (DNI).

US presidential election winner Donald Trump on Wednesday (Nov. 13) tapped 43-year-old former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as the new Director of National Intelligence (DNI). While declaring Gabbard’s nomination, Trump described her as a “proud Republican” with a “fearless spirit.” “As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties - She is now a proud Republican!” Trump said. “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,” he added. Gabbard is mistakenly believed to be one sharing Indian heritage, but she doesn’t have any direct link to the South Asian country. Hindus & religious minorities in Bangladesh continue to be targeted & persecuted, as they have been since 1971 when the Pakistani army systematically murdered, raped & drove from their homes millions of Bengali Hindus because of their religion & ethnicity. pic.twitter.com/4DVWibzrkT — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) April 2, 2021 × Being an army veteran herself, she has long voiced her strong opposition to the US Army’s overseas deployment. Watch: US: Trump Names Marco Rubio as Secretary of State in New Cabinet, Who Is He? × As the first Hindu Congresswoman in the US, she has grabbed headlines in the past for condemning violence against Hindus in nations like Pakistan and Bangladesh. Tulsi: A voice for Hindus in the Trump administration Tulsi is named after a sacred plant in Hinduism. She is a lifelong vegetarian and a proud Hindu, whose US-born mother embraced Hinduism and raised her children in the tradition. In 2021, she moved a resolution in the US Congress over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh following repeated atrocities and even called for action against the Pakistan Army for its violence against Hindus in 1971, when erstwhile East Pakistan gained independence and was proclaimed as Bangladesh. Also read: A secured hold on govt: Republicans win enough seats to control the US House During the 1971 violence, the Pakistani Army launched targeted attacks on Bengali Hindus after driving them out from their homes. The resolution by Gabbard mentioned that more than 2-3 million people were killed in the violence. In 2017, Tulsi was elected as the co-chair of the India Caucus of the House of Representatives. Following that, she highlighted Pakistan’s role in fuelling terrorism in India’s Kashmir and also in Afghanistan. (With inputs from agencies)

When Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for US intelligence head, blasted Pak for violence against Hindus

The US president-elect has picked Tulsi Gabbard, the Democrat turned Republican who questioned US intelligence, to lead US intelligence and his other pick is firebrand lawmaker Matt Gaetz, whom he nominated as his pick for Attorney General. Watch in for more details!

Trump's Cabinet: Tulsi Gabbard Nominated As Director Of National Intelligence | US News

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Gabbard had previously endorsed Trump and was named to his transition team in the event the former President won November's US election.</p>

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Former Democratic White House hopeful Tulsi Gabbard formally announced that she is joining the Republican party. Speaking at a Trump rally in North Carolina on October 22, Gabbard announced, "I'm proud to stand here with you today, President Trump, and announce that I'm joining the Republican Party.

Former Democratic White House hopeful Tulsi Gabbard formally announced that she is joining the Republican party. Speaking at a Trump rally in North Carolina on October 22, Gabbard announced, "I'm proud to stand here with you today, President Trump, and announce that I'm joining the Republican Party." As she joined Trump on the stage, Gabbard admired the former president for his "leadership that transformed the Republican Party and brought it back to the party of the people and the party of peace." Sharing the video of the rally on X, the former Democrat wrote, "For independent-thinkers like myself, there is no home in the Democrat Party. However, there is a home for us in the Republican Party." Also read | Trump files complaint against UK Labour Party, claims 'blatant foreign interference' in 2024 US Elections She also praised the Republican party in her post saying, "The Republican Party of warmongering elite Dick Cheney is in the past. Trump’s GOP is a big open tent party of the people, equality, commonsense, and the party that is led by a President who has the courage and strength to fight for peace." Gabbard also urged voters to cast their ballot for the Democratic nominee and said Trump is the "only hope" for saving the nation. "President Trump is our best and only hope in this election to lead our country toward a future where every one of us can live in a truly free, peaceful, and prosperous nation. Now is the time for us to stand together, vote for Trump and save our country," Gabbard wrote on X. Also Read | US elections 2024: Biden calls for Trump to be jailed, quickly backtracks. 'Lock him up...' Gabbard had previously endorsed Trump and was named to his transition team in the event the former President won November's US election. 'Harris incredibly dangerous as president' The former Democratic congresswoman ran for US president in 2019 and almost "ended" Kamala Harris' prosecutor career during the Democratic presidential debate. Gabbard unleashed a bitter attack on Harris as she called out the Democratic nominee for prosecuting numerous marijuana-related cases to convictions and her impact on the cash bail system in California. Recently, Gabbard again attacked Harris saying she is a "new figurehead for the deep state" and would be "incredibly dangerous" as the US president. (With inputs from agencies)

'Trump is only hope': Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard to join Republican party

<p>Tulsi Gabbard has claimed that the Biden administration has placed her on a "secret terror watchlist" after she criticised Vice President Kamala Harris. Gabbard took to her social media handle on X (formerly Twitter) and posted a video explaining how she had been blacklisted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former Hawaii congresswoman stated that she alongside her husband, Abraham Williams had been subjected to “additional TSA screening” before boarding a flight on multiple occasions.</p>

<p>“Every time this happened, we were told by the TSA agent there that ‘this is just a random selection.’ That might have been believable if it had happened just once or twice. But five? six, seven, eight times in a row? There's no way,” she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They revealed that I had been added to a secret terror watchlist run by the TSA called ‘Quiet Skies’,” she added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Gabbard said Harris would be dangerous to the country if she is elected as the president and that the American voters should be wary of voting for her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“What kind of threat did they think I posed?&nbsp;The bottom line is everyday Americans are being watched and spied on by our own government. Why? Because those in power see us as a threat."</p>

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<h2><strong>Gabbard endorses Trump&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier this month, Gabbard came out in full support of Donald Trump by endorsing him and joining the Republican's presidential campaign.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am proud to stand here before you today, whether you're a Democrat or a Republican or an Independent, if you love our country, as I do if you cherish peace and freedom as we do, I invite you to join me in doing all that we can to save our country and elect President Donald J. Trump and send him back to the White House to do the tough work of saving our country and serving the people," she said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Former United States Congresswoman and 2020 presidential hopeful Gabbard, quit the Democratic Party in 2022 by calling it an "elite cabal of warmongers"&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I can no longer remain in today's Democratic Party that is now under the complete control of an elitist cabal of warmongers driven by cowardly wokeness, who divide us by radicalising every issue and stoke anti-white racism," she said.</p>

<p>Gabbard added that the so-called woke Democratic Party ideologues were taking over the US and that her former party undermined the basic freedom of people.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Tulsi Gabbard has claimed that the Biden administration has placed her on a "secret terror watchlist" after she criticised Vice President Kamala Harris. Gabbard took to her social media handle on X (formerly Twitter) and posted a video explaining how she had been blacklisted.

Tulsi Gabbard has claimed that the Biden administration has placed her on a "secret terror watchlist" after she criticised Vice President Kamala Harris. Gabbard took to her social media handle on X (formerly Twitter) and posted a video explaining how she had been blacklisted. The former Hawaii congresswoman stated that she alongside her husband, Abraham Williams had been subjected to “additional TSA screening” before boarding a flight on multiple occasions. “Every time this happened, we were told by the TSA agent there that ‘this is just a random selection.’ That might have been believable if it had happened just once or twice. But five? six, seven, eight times in a row? There's no way,” she said. “They revealed that I had been added to a secret terror watchlist run by the TSA called ‘Quiet Skies’,” she added. Kamala says she believes in freedom, but I was put on a secret terror watch list after I publicly criticized her. No one will be safe from political retaliation under a Harris administration. I put my life on the line for this country. Now the government calls me a terror threat. pic.twitter.com/3xjgjmrLhD — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) September 4, 2024 × Gabbard said Harris would be dangerous to the country if she is elected as the president and that the American voters should be wary of voting for her. “What kind of threat did they think I posed? The bottom line is everyday Americans are being watched and spied on by our own government. Why? Because those in power see us as a threat." Watch | US Elections 2024: Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard backs Donald Trump against Harris × Gabbard endorses Trump Earlier this month, Gabbard came out in full support of Donald Trump by endorsing him and joining the Republican's presidential campaign. "I am proud to stand here before you today, whether you're a Democrat or a Republican or an Independent, if you love our country, as I do if you cherish peace and freedom as we do, I invite you to join me in doing all that we can to save our country and elect President Donald J. Trump and send him back to the White House to do the tough work of saving our country and serving the people," she said. Also read | Zuckerberg accuses White House of pressuring Meta to censor Covid-19 content Former United States Congresswoman and 2020 presidential hopeful Gabbard, quit the Democratic Party in 2022 by calling it an "elite cabal of warmongers" "I can no longer remain in today's Democratic Party that is now under the complete control of an elitist cabal of warmongers driven by cowardly wokeness, who divide us by radicalising every issue and stoke anti-white racism," she said. Gabbard added that the so-called woke Democratic Party ideologues were taking over the US and that her former party undermined the basic freedom of people. (With inputs from agencies)

Tulsi Gabbard alleges Biden administration placed her on 'terror watchlist' for criticising Kamala Harris

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1708}">Former president Donald Trump has expanded his transition team by enlisting the support of former Democrats Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard and broadening his coalition of supporters "across partisan lines."&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:68,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1761}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:68,&quot;w&quot;:329,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1761}">Restoring America's greatness</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:113,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1806}">Trump&nbsp;campaign senior adviser, Brian Hughes, expressed enthusiasm about the new additions, and said that both Kennedy and Gabbard will bring "powerful voices" to their mission of "restoring America’s greatness."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:163,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1856}">In a conversation with Fox News, Hughes said, "As President Trump’s broad coalition of supporters and endorsers expands across partisan lines, we are proud that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard have been added to the Trump/Vance Transition team."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:213,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1906}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:213,&quot;w&quot;:686,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1906}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:213,&quot;w&quot;:605,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1906}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidential-election-tulsi-gabbard-joins-donalds-trump-campaign-who-is-she-753837">US presidential election: Tulsi Gabbard joins Donald Trump's campaign. Who is she?</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:245,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1938}">"We look forward to having their powerful voices on the team as we work to restore America’s greatness," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:278,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1971}">Robert F. Kennedy Jr., once a Democratic presidential candidate, made a surprising move last week by suspending his Independent campaign and endorsing Trump. He also&nbsp;took to social media to promote "Make America Great Again".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:328,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2021}">Kennedy wrote that MAGA "recalls a nation brimming with vitality, with a can-do spirit, with hope and a belief in itself. It was an America that was beginning to confront its darker shadows, could acknowledge the injustice in its past and present, yet at the same time could celebrate its successes".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:395,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:70,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2088}">"It was a nation of broad prosperity, the world's most vibrant middle class, and a [sic] idealistic belief (though not consistently applied) in freedom, justice, and democracy. It was a nation that led the world in innovation, productivity, and technology. And it was the healthiest country in the world. I have talked to many Trump supporters. I have talked with his inner circle. I have talked to the man himself. This is the America they want to restore."</p>

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<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:484,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2177}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:484,&quot;w&quot;:149,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2177}">Tulsi Gabbard</strong></h2>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:561,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2254}">"I am proud to stand here before you today, whether you're a Democrat, a Republican, or an Independent," she said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:593,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2286}">"If you love our country, as I do, if you cherish peace and freedom as we do, I invite you to join me in doing all that we can to save our country and elect President Donald J. Trump and send him back to the White House to do the tough work of saving our country and serving the people."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:661,&quot;w&quot;:926,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2354}">Gabbard previously ran in the 2019 Democratic presidential primary against Kamala Harris. She has also been recruited to assist Trump in preparing for his upcoming debate against Vice President Kamala Harris.</p>

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Former president Donald Trump has expanded his transition team by enlisting the support of former Democrats Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard and broadening his coalition of supporters "across partisan lines.

Former president Donald Trump has expanded his transition team by enlisting the support of former Democrats Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard and broadening his coalition of supporters "across partisan lines." Restoring America's greatness Trump campaign senior adviser, Brian Hughes, expressed enthusiasm about the new additions, and said that both Kennedy and Gabbard will bring "powerful voices" to their mission of "restoring America’s greatness." In a conversation with Fox News, Hughes said, "As President Trump’s broad coalition of supporters and endorsers expands across partisan lines, we are proud that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard have been added to the Trump/Vance Transition team." Also read | US presidential election: Tulsi Gabbard joins Donald Trump's campaign. Who is she? "We look forward to having their powerful voices on the team as we work to restore America’s greatness," he added. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., once a Democratic presidential candidate, made a surprising move last week by suspending his Independent campaign and endorsing Trump. He also took to social media to promote "Make America Great Again". Kennedy wrote that MAGA "recalls a nation brimming with vitality, with a can-do spirit, with hope and a belief in itself. It was an America that was beginning to confront its darker shadows, could acknowledge the injustice in its past and present, yet at the same time could celebrate its successes". "It was a nation of broad prosperity, the world's most vibrant middle class, and a [sic] idealistic belief (though not consistently applied) in freedom, justice, and democracy. It was a nation that led the world in innovation, productivity, and technology. And it was the healthiest country in the world. I have talked to many Trump supporters. I have talked with his inner circle. I have talked to the man himself. This is the America they want to restore." Also read | Israeli forces rescue 52-year-old hostage from Hamas' tunnel in Gaza; eighth live hostage rescue since Oct 7 Tulsi Gabbard Similarly, Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii, has also voiced her support for Trump. "I am proud to stand here before you today, whether you're a Democrat, a Republican, or an Independent," she said. "If you love our country, as I do, if you cherish peace and freedom as we do, I invite you to join me in doing all that we can to save our country and elect President Donald J. Trump and send him back to the White House to do the tough work of saving our country and serving the people." Gabbard previously ran in the 2019 Democratic presidential primary against Kamala Harris. She has also been recruited to assist Trump in preparing for his upcoming debate against Vice President Kamala Harris. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump expands team with unexpected allies Kennedy and Gabbard as he eyes White House return

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<p>Former US&nbsp;Congresswoman and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful&nbsp;Tulsi&nbsp;Gabbard on Monday (Aug 26)&nbsp;joined Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign, just months ahead of the presidential election in the country.</p>

<p>Gabbard, former vice chair of the National Democratic Party, received warm praise from Trump as he welcomed her to the stage at an event in Detroit&nbsp;where she endorsed him.</p>

<p>"And today, I'm honoured to officially welcome another true American patriot, a 17-year veteran of the Hawaii Army National Guard, a four-term Democrat congresswoman, very, very popular. The former vice chair of the National Democratic Party and a 2020 Democrat candidate for the United States presidency," Trump said as he addressed the&nbsp;National Guard Association Conference in Detroit.</p>

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<p>"You know, she was a very good candidate. Every time she ran, she was good. She did well. She decided to leave, she couldn't take it anymore. But she's very special," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Tulsi Gabbard?</strong></h2>

<p>Tulsi Gabbard, 43, was born on April 12, 1981, in&nbsp;Leloaloa, Maʻopūtasi County, on American Samoa's main island of Tutuila. She has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration from Hawaii Pacific University. She is a practising Hindu.</p>

<p>Gabbard served in the armed forces. In 2003, she joined the Hawaii Army National Guard and was deployed to Iraq from 2004 to 2005.</p>

<p>She left the National Guard as a Major in 2017 and then went on to join the United States Army Reserve (USAR) where she was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gabbard's political career began&nbsp;when she was elected to the Hawaii House of Representatives at&nbsp; 21, making her one of the youngest legislators in Hawaiian history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She later&nbsp;served on the Honolulu City Council before being elected to the US&nbsp;House of Representatives in 2012.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 43-year-old&nbsp;&nbsp;is a fierce opponent of what she calls "forever wars."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Race to Power US:&nbsp;Gabbard endorses Trump in 2024 presidential election</strong></p>

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<p>She was once seen&nbsp;as the shining star of the Democrats and was the party's presidential hopeful in the 2020 election. However, in October 2022, Gabbard announced she was leaving the Democrats.</p>

<p>Earlier this year, Trump had shortlisted Gabbard as his vice president along with five more names for the post.</p>

<p>However, JD Vance was elected Trump's running mate.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'A privilege of joining Trump'</strong></h2>

<p>Monday marked three years&nbsp;since a suicide attack at Kabul's international airport killed 13 US&nbsp;troops and scores of civilians during the US' chaotic evacuation from Afghanistan.</p>

<p>At the&nbsp;National Guard Association Conference, Gabbard said, "I had the privilege of joining President Trump this morning at Arlington Cemetery, where he joined two Gold Star families and loved ones of Staff Sergeant Hoover and Sergeant Gee, both of whom were two of the 13 killed in the Abbey gate attack three years ago today in Kabul."</p>

<p>"And I can tell you, as we were there, as he laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, joining these Marines' loved ones, I felt the sorrow that he shared with them, in their loss," Gabbard said.</p>

<p>"I am proud to stand here before you today, whether you're a Democrat or a Republican or an Independent, if you love our country, as I do if you cherish peace and freedom as we do, I invite you to join me in doing all that we can to save our country and elect President Donald J. Trump and send him back to the White House to do the tough work of saving our country and serving the people," she added.</p>


Former US Congresswoman and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard on Monday (Aug 26) joined Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign, just months ahead of the presidential election in the country.

Former US Congresswoman and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard on Monday (Aug 26) joined Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign, just months ahead of the presidential election in the country. Gabbard, former vice chair of the National Democratic Party, received warm praise from Trump as he welcomed her to the stage at an event in Detroit where she endorsed him. "And today, I'm honoured to officially welcome another true American patriot, a 17-year veteran of the Hawaii Army National Guard, a four-term Democrat congresswoman, very, very popular. The former vice chair of the National Democratic Party and a 2020 Democrat candidate for the United States presidency," Trump said as he addressed the National Guard Association Conference in Detroit. Also read | Donald Trump brings in Tulsi Gabbard for debate preparation with Kamala Harris "You know, she was a very good candidate. Every time she ran, she was good. She did well. She decided to leave, she couldn't take it anymore. But she's very special," he added. Who is Tulsi Gabbard? Tulsi Gabbard, 43, was born on April 12, 1981, in Leloaloa, Maʻopūtasi County, on American Samoa's main island of Tutuila. She has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration from Hawaii Pacific University. She is a practising Hindu. Gabbard served in the armed forces. In 2003, she joined the Hawaii Army National Guard and was deployed to Iraq from 2004 to 2005. She left the National Guard as a Major in 2017 and then went on to join the United States Army Reserve (USAR) where she was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. Gabbard's political career began when she was elected to the Hawaii House of Representatives at 21, making her one of the youngest legislators in Hawaiian history. She later served on the Honolulu City Council before being elected to the US House of Representatives in 2012. The 43-year-old is a fierce opponent of what she calls "forever wars." Also watch | Race to Power US: Gabbard endorses Trump in 2024 presidential election × She was once seen as the shining star of the Democrats and was the party's presidential hopeful in the 2020 election. However, in October 2022, Gabbard announced she was leaving the Democrats. Earlier this year, Trump had shortlisted Gabbard as his vice president along with five more names for the post. However, JD Vance was elected Trump's running mate. 'A privilege of joining Trump' Monday marked three years since a suicide attack at Kabul's international airport killed 13 US troops and scores of civilians during the US' chaotic evacuation from Afghanistan. At the National Guard Association Conference, Gabbard said, "I had the privilege of joining President Trump this morning at Arlington Cemetery, where he joined two Gold Star families and loved ones of Staff Sergeant Hoover and Sergeant Gee, both of whom were two of the 13 killed in the Abbey gate attack three years ago today in Kabul." "And I can tell you, as we were there, as he laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, joining these Marines' loved ones, I felt the sorrow that he shared with them, in their loss," Gabbard said. "I am proud to stand here before you today, whether you're a Democrat or a Republican or an Independent, if you love our country, as I do if you cherish peace and freedom as we do, I invite you to join me in doing all that we can to save our country and elect President Donald J. Trump and send him back to the White House to do the tough work of saving our country and serving the people," she added.

US presidential election: Tulsi Gabbard joins Trump campaign. Who is she?

<p>Former US President Donald Trump has brought in an unexpected ally — former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard — in preparation for an upcoming debate against Vice President Kamala Harris. According to sources familiar with Trump's schedule cited by the New York Times, Gabbard recently participated in a practice session at Trump’s private club and residence, Mar-a-Lago.</p>

<p>Gabbard, who left the Democratic Party after her 2020 presidential bid and has since become a popular figure among Trump’s supporters, has maintained a cordial relationship with the former president. At one point, she was even considered as a potential running mate for Trump.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Her involvement in the debate preparations, which had not been previously disclosed, is partly due to her notable performance during a 2019 Democratic presidential primary debate, where she delivered a scathing critique of Harris on stage.</p>

<p>Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for Trump, confirmed Gabbard’s participation in an email to the New York Times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump has "proven to be one of the best debaters in political history" and that he continues to consult with "respected policy advisers and effective communicators like Tulsi Gabbard", the spokesperson reportedly said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although Trump has often claimed he doesn’t need traditional debate preparation, sources cited by the NYT point out that he has been dedicating more time this year to such activities compared to his previous campaigns.</p>

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<p>Trump’s 2020 debate performance against Biden was widely regarded as a low point. However, Biden’s own struggles during their June debate this year eventually led to his withdrawal from the race. Trump’s team plans to adopt a similar preparation approach for his debate with Harris, which is scheduled for September 10.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>As a woman and a former House member, Gabbard brings a combination of gender representation and policy experience. Moreover, her previous clash with Harris during the 2019 debates, where she criticised Harris’&nbsp;record as a prosecutor, has provided Trump with a template for his own attacks.</p>

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Former US President Donald Trump has brought in an unexpected ally — former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard — in preparation for an upcoming debate against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Former US President Donald Trump has brought in an unexpected ally — former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard — in preparation for an upcoming debate against Vice President Kamala Harris. According to sources familiar with Trump's schedule cited by the New York Times, Gabbard recently participated in a practice session at Trump’s private club and residence, Mar-a-Lago. Gabbard, who left the Democratic Party after her 2020 presidential bid and has since become a popular figure among Trump’s supporters, has maintained a cordial relationship with the former president. At one point, she was even considered as a potential running mate for Trump. Also read | Tulsi Gabbard's aunt stabbed multiple times, beaten to death by her protégé in Samoa Her involvement in the debate preparations, which had not been previously disclosed, is partly due to her notable performance during a 2019 Democratic presidential primary debate, where she delivered a scathing critique of Harris on stage. Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for Trump, confirmed Gabbard’s participation in an email to the New York Times. Trump has "proven to be one of the best debaters in political history" and that he continues to consult with "respected policy advisers and effective communicators like Tulsi Gabbard", the spokesperson reportedly said. Although Trump has often claimed he doesn’t need traditional debate preparation, sources cited by the NYT point out that he has been dedicating more time this year to such activities compared to his previous campaigns. Also watch | US Elections 2024: Donald Trump says 'entitled to make personal attacks' × Trump’s 2020 debate performance against Biden was widely regarded as a low point. However, Biden’s own struggles during their June debate this year eventually led to his withdrawal from the race. Trump’s team plans to adopt a similar preparation approach for his debate with Harris, which is scheduled for September 10. What does it mean? As a woman and a former House member, Gabbard brings a combination of gender representation and policy experience. Moreover, her previous clash with Harris during the 2019 debates, where she criticised Harris’ record as a prosecutor, has provided Trump with a template for his own attacks. (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump brings in Tulsi Gabbard for debate preparation with Kamala Harris

<p>In a shocking development, the aunt of ex-Democratic Hawaiian Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard was found murdered in a Samoa home last month. 78-year-old Caroline Sinaviana-Gabbard was stabbed multiple times and beaten to death by a hammer during a fight with her protégé Papalii Sia Figiel on May 25. The incident took place at Figiel's house at a time when the two women were alone. It is believed that Caroline had been a mentor to the Samoa-based award-winning author.</p>

<p>Following the gruesome murder, Figiel reportedly fled to a friend's house and later surrendered before police. Police have charged her with murder following a preliminary investigation.</p>

<p>Local media quoted Samoa Police Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo as saying, "A hammer is alleged to have been used as well as a small knife that inflicted multiple stab wounds on the deceased.”</p>

<p>It was not clear what caused the fatal fight between the two women.</p>

<p>“We do not know what the motive is of the offending but from reports the incident occurred on Saturday and the suspect left the deceased at her home while she went out to Lotofaga and spent time with a friend,” Filipo added.</p>

<h2><strong>Who was Caroline Sinaviana-Gabbard?</strong></h2>

<p>For almost twenty years, Sinavaiana-Gabbard served as a creative writing and Pacific literature instructor at the school.</p>

<p>According to her family, she was a skilled writer, educator, and environmental activist, and she was the first Samoan to hold a full professorship in the United States.</p>

<p>She was the older sister of Hawaii State Senator Mike Gabbard, Tulsi’s father.</p>

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<p>“Caroline was my best friend as a teenager,” Mike Gabbard was quoted as saying by Spectrum News.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“She helped me considerably during my rebellious stage of adolescence. She got me hooked on reading, so much so that I followed in her footsteps and majored in English at Sonoma State University in California, then returned to our birthplace, American Samoa, where I taught English in high schools and was a faculty member, guidance counsellor and dean at the community college for many years," he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a shocking development, the aunt of ex-Democratic Hawaiian Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard was found murdered in a Samoa home last month. 78-year-old Caroline Sinaviana-Gabbard was stabbed multiple times and beaten to death by a hammer during a fight with her protégé Papalii Sia Figiel on May 25.

In a shocking development, the aunt of ex-Democratic Hawaiian Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard was found murdered in a Samoa home last month. 78-year-old Caroline Sinaviana-Gabbard was stabbed multiple times and beaten to death by a hammer during a fight with her protégé Papalii Sia Figiel on May 25. The incident took place at Figiel's house at a time when the two women were alone. It is believed that Caroline had been a mentor to the Samoa-based award-winning author. Following the gruesome murder, Figiel reportedly fled to a friend's house and later surrendered before police. Police have charged her with murder following a preliminary investigation. Local media quoted Samoa Police Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo as saying, "A hammer is alleged to have been used as well as a small knife that inflicted multiple stab wounds on the deceased.” It was not clear what caused the fatal fight between the two women. “We do not know what the motive is of the offending but from reports the incident occurred on Saturday and the suspect left the deceased at her home while she went out to Lotofaga and spent time with a friend,” Filipo added. Who was Caroline Sinaviana-Gabbard? For almost twenty years, Sinavaiana-Gabbard served as a creative writing and Pacific literature instructor at the school. According to her family, she was a skilled writer, educator, and environmental activist, and she was the first Samoan to hold a full professorship in the United States. She was the older sister of Hawaii State Senator Mike Gabbard, Tulsi’s father. Also read: Tulsi Gabbard: A military veteran and former Democrat on Trump’s list of vice president choices “Caroline was my best friend as a teenager,” Mike Gabbard was quoted as saying by Spectrum News. “She helped me considerably during my rebellious stage of adolescence. She got me hooked on reading, so much so that I followed in her footsteps and majored in English at Sonoma State University in California, then returned to our birthplace, American Samoa, where I taught English in high schools and was a faculty member, guidance counsellor and dean at the community college for many years," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Tulsi Gabbard's aunt stabbed multiple times, beaten to death by her protégé in Samoa

<p>As presidential polls fever starts in the US, Republican and former US president Donald Trump shortlists&nbsp;Tulsi Gabbard as his running mate for the upcoming election. Earlier, Trump dismissed Indian American candidate Vivek Ramaswamy for Vice President and instead shortlisted Gabbard along with five more names for the vice presidential post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tulsi Gabbard, who is a former US Representative was once seen as the shining star of the Democratic Party and even ran for president. She went from being a prominent figure in Hawaiian politics to being a potential vice presidential candidate on Trump’s shortlist.</p>

<p>Last month, Trump hinted that at least five high-profile Republicans and one former Democrat are on the shortlist for potential running mates in the general election.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the New York Post, names other than Tulsi Gabbard include- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Tim Scott, Byron Donalds, and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem.</p>

<p>Many political pundits are considering Trump’s pick of Tulsi Gabbard for VP candidate as unusual. Here’s everything you need to know about Tulsi Gabbard:</p>

<h2><strong>Tulsi Gabbard: A military veteran, former Democrat and practising Hindu on Trump’s vice president shortlist</strong></h2>

<p>Tulsi Gabbard is a former US&nbsp;Representative from Hawaii who has garnered attention in the past for her unique political stance. She was born in 1981 in American Samoa and her&nbsp;early life was marked by a dedication to service, including her deployment to Iraq as a member of the Hawaii Army National Guard.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gabbard's military experience profoundly influenced her political outlook, leading her to advocate for a non-interventionist foreign policy (as described in one of CNN reports) and to criticise US&nbsp;involvement in conflicts abroad.</p>

<p>She was raised in part with the teachings of the Science of Identity Foundation (SIF), a breakaway sect of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).</p>

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<p>According to some sources, Gabbard was homeschooled through high school, except for two years at an all-girls SIF boarding school in the Philippines. Gabbard settled into the Hindu faith as a teenager.</p>

<p>Gabbard's political career began when she was elected to the Hawaii House of Representatives at the young age of 21, making her one of the youngest legislators in Hawaiian history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, she served on the Honolulu City Council before being elected to the US&nbsp;House of Representatives in 2012. As a Congresswoman, Gabbard continued to champion her principles, including her opposition to military interventions, her support for environmental conservation, and her calls for criminal justice reform.</p>

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<p>However, Gabbard's political journey has not been without controversies. She faced criticism for her meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2017, which some saw as legitimising a leader accused of human rights abuses.</p>

<p>Additionally, her stances on certain social issues, such as LGBTQ+ rights, have evolved, prompting scrutiny from both supporters and critics.</p>

<p>In February 2019, Gabbard officially launched her 2020 presidential campaign. Gabbard was the first female combat veteran to run for president, though she could not meet the polling threshold for the third presidential debate.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As presidential polls fever starts in the US, Republican and former US president Donald Trump shortlists Tulsi Gabbard as his running mate for the upcoming election.

As presidential polls fever starts in the US, Republican and former US president Donald Trump shortlists Tulsi Gabbard as his running mate for the upcoming election. Earlier, Trump dismissed Indian American candidate Vivek Ramaswamy for Vice President and instead shortlisted Gabbard along with five more names for the vice presidential post. Tulsi Gabbard, who is a former US Representative was once seen as the shining star of the Democratic Party and even ran for president. She went from being a prominent figure in Hawaiian politics to being a potential vice presidential candidate on Trump’s shortlist. Last month, Trump hinted that at least five high-profile Republicans and one former Democrat are on the shortlist for potential running mates in the general election. Also Read | Mainland Chinese investors flood Hong Kong property market. Here’s why According to the New York Post, names other than Tulsi Gabbard include- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Tim Scott, Byron Donalds, and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. Many political pundits are considering Trump’s pick of Tulsi Gabbard for VP candidate as unusual. Here’s everything you need to know about Tulsi Gabbard: Tulsi Gabbard: A military veteran, former Democrat and practising Hindu on Trump’s vice president shortlist Tulsi Gabbard is a former US Representative from Hawaii who has garnered attention in the past for her unique political stance. She was born in 1981 in American Samoa and her early life was marked by a dedication to service, including her deployment to Iraq as a member of the Hawaii Army National Guard. Gabbard's military experience profoundly influenced her political outlook, leading her to advocate for a non-interventionist foreign policy (as described in one of CNN reports) and to criticise US involvement in conflicts abroad. She was raised in part with the teachings of the Science of Identity Foundation (SIF), a breakaway sect of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Also Read | 'Too little, too late': Ex-US generals point to Biden admin's failures for Kabul's quick fall to Taliban According to some sources, Gabbard was homeschooled through high school, except for two years at an all-girls SIF boarding school in the Philippines. Gabbard settled into the Hindu faith as a teenager. Gabbard's political career began when she was elected to the Hawaii House of Representatives at the young age of 21, making her one of the youngest legislators in Hawaiian history. Later, she served on the Honolulu City Council before being elected to the US House of Representatives in 2012. As a Congresswoman, Gabbard continued to champion her principles, including her opposition to military interventions, her support for environmental conservation, and her calls for criminal justice reform. Also Read | EU antitrust chief warns Apple, Meta over fees and disparagement of rivals However, Gabbard's political journey has not been without controversies. She faced criticism for her meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2017, which some saw as legitimising a leader accused of human rights abuses. Additionally, her stances on certain social issues, such as LGBTQ+ rights, have evolved, prompting scrutiny from both supporters and critics. In February 2019, Gabbard officially launched her 2020 presidential campaign. Gabbard was the first female combat veteran to run for president, though she could not meet the polling threshold for the third presidential debate. (With inputs from agencies)

Tulsi Gabbard: A military veteran and former Democrat on Trump’s list of vice president choices

<p>Former Democratic party leader Tulsi Gabbard drew parallels between US President Joe Biden and German authoritarian Adolf Hitler during a campaign trail for the November mid-term elections in Manchester.</p>

<p>Speaking at a Bolduc town hall event on Sunday, the former Hawaii congresswoman and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate reportedly said that she is “pretty sure” both Biden and Hitler share a “mindset” for justifying authoritarian behaviour, The Daily Beast reported citing audio clip of the event.</p>

<p>“I'm pretty sure they all believe they’re doing what’s best,” Gabbard said.</p>

<p>“Even Hitler thought he was doing what was best for Germany, right? For the German race. In his own mind, he found a way to justify the means to meet his end. So when we have people with that mindset, well, you know we’ve got to do whatever it takes because, as President Biden said in that speech in Philadelphia, that those who supported Trump, those who didn't vote for him are extremists and a threat to our democracy.”</p>

<p>Gabbard was referring to Biden’s Philadelphia speech from September when he spoke of anti-democratic extremism among “Donald Trump and the Republicans.”</p>

<p>In that speech, Biden said that when people voted for Trump "they weren't voting for attacking the Capitol. They weren't voting for overruling the election. They were voting for a philosophy he put forward."</p>

<p>The 41-year-old Indian-origin former lawmaker quit the Democratic Party a few days ago, calling it an “elitist cabal of warmongers”.</p>

<p>In the 30-minute video, she lambasted Biden, saying, “President Biden campaigned on a message of unity, healing the partisan divide bringing the country together. He just gave a big speech saying supporters of President (Donald) Trump are the most extremist group in our country and a threat to our democracy. That’s half the country,” she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She had also said that Biden’s foreign policy was at fault as it allowed Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Former Democratic party leader Tulsi Gabbard drew parallels between US President Joe Biden and German authoritarian Adolf Hitler during a campaign trail for the November mid-term elections in Manchester.

Former Democratic party leader Tulsi Gabbard drew parallels between US President Joe Biden and German authoritarian Adolf Hitler during a campaign trail for the November mid-term elections in Manchester. Speaking at a Bolduc town hall event on Sunday, the former Hawaii congresswoman and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate reportedly said that she is “pretty sure” both Biden and Hitler share a “mindset” for justifying authoritarian behaviour, The Daily Beast reported citing audio clip of the event. “I'm pretty sure they all believe they’re doing what’s best,” Gabbard said. “Even Hitler thought he was doing what was best for Germany, right? For the German race. In his own mind, he found a way to justify the means to meet his end. So when we have people with that mindset, well, you know we’ve got to do whatever it takes because, as President Biden said in that speech in Philadelphia, that those who supported Trump, those who didn't vote for him are extremists and a threat to our democracy.” Gabbard was referring to Biden’s Philadelphia speech from September when he spoke of anti-democratic extremism among “Donald Trump and the Republicans.” In that speech, Biden said that when people voted for Trump "they weren't voting for attacking the Capitol. They weren't voting for overruling the election. They were voting for a philosophy he put forward." The 41-year-old Indian-origin former lawmaker quit the Democratic Party a few days ago, calling it an “elitist cabal of warmongers”. In the 30-minute video, she lambasted Biden, saying, “President Biden campaigned on a message of unity, healing the partisan divide bringing the country together. He just gave a big speech saying supporters of President (Donald) Trump are the most extremist group in our country and a threat to our democracy. That’s half the country,” she said. She had also said that Biden’s foreign policy was at fault as it allowed Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Former Democratic party leader Tulsi Gabbard compares Biden to Adolf Hitler

Former US Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday announced her exit from the Democratic Party, blaming the party for racializing every issue in the nation.

Tulsi Gabbard quits US Democratic party, accuses DEMs for 'serving the elite'

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<p>Former US Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday announced she was quitting the Democratic Party and urged fellow 'independent-minded' Democrats to join her.</p>

<p>Gabbard, who incidentally was the first Hindu-American to run for the Presidential race, took to her social media accounts to post the announcement. In the 30-minute video, she did not hold back and took the Democrat Party to the cleaners by referring to it as an 'elitist cabal of warmongers'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I can no longer remain in today's Democratic Party that is now under the complete control of an elitist cabal of warmongers driven by cowardly wokeness, who divide us by racializing every issue and stoke anti-white racism," she said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hinduphobia-is-very-real-ive-experienced-in-each-of-my-campaigns-tulsi-gabbard-284619" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Hinduphobia is very real, I've experienced in each of my campaigns: Tulsi Gabbard</strong></a></p>

<p>Gabbard added that the so-called woke Democratic Party ideologues were taking over the US and that her former party undermined the basic freedom of people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I believe in a government that is of, by, and for the people. Unfortunately, today's Democratic Party does not. Instead, it stands for a government of, by, and for the powerful elite."</p>

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<p>The former Congresswoman, who made history in 2012 by becoming the first American Samoan and practicing Hindu to win election to Hawaii's 2nd district and enter the US House of Representatives, also took on President Joe Biden.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“President Biden campaigned on a message of unity, healing the partisan divide bringing the country together. He just gave a big speech saying supporters of President (Donald) Trump are the most extremist group in our country and a threat to our democracy. That’s half the country,” she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/for-jihadists-to-believe-its-pleasing-to-god-tulsi-gabbard-condemns-durga-puja-violence-in-bangladesh-422711" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Tulsi Gabbard condemns Durga Puja violence in Bangladesh</strong></a></p>

<p>"I’m calling on my fellow common sense independent minded Democrats to join me in leaving the Democratic Party. If you can no longer stomach the direction that so-called woke Democratic Party ideologues are taking our country, I invite you to join me," Gabbard signed off as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In another post, Gabbard mentioned that the decision to quit the Democratic Party was not made in a haste. She discussed the possibility with Joe Rogan on his famous 'The Joe Rogan Experience' podcast.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Former US Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday announced she was quitting the Democratic Party and urged fellow 'independent-minded' Democrats to join her. Gabbard, who incidentally was the first Hindu-American to run for the Presidential race, took to her social media accounts to post the announcement. In the 30-minute video, she did not hold back and took the Democrat Party to the cleaners by referring to it as an 'elitist cabal of warmongers'. "I can no longer remain in today's Democratic Party that is now under the complete control of an elitist cabal of warmongers driven by cowardly wokeness, who divide us by racializing every issue and stoke anti-white racism," she said. Read more: Hinduphobia is very real, I've experienced in each of my campaigns: Tulsi Gabbard Gabbard added that the so-called woke Democratic Party ideologues were taking over the US and that her former party undermined the basic freedom of people. "I believe in a government that is of, by, and for the people. Unfortunately, today's Democratic Party does not. Instead, it stands for a government of, by, and for the powerful elite." I can no longer remain in today’s Democratic Party that is now under the complete control of an elitist cabal of warmongers driven by cowardly wokeness, who divide us by racializing every issue & stoke anti-white racism, actively work to undermine our God-given freedoms, are… pic.twitter.com/oAuTnxZldf — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) October 11, 2022 × The former Congresswoman, who made history in 2012 by becoming the first American Samoan and practicing Hindu to win election to Hawaii's 2nd district and enter the US House of Representatives, also took on President Joe Biden. “President Biden campaigned on a message of unity, healing the partisan divide bringing the country together. He just gave a big speech saying supporters of President (Donald) Trump are the most extremist group in our country and a threat to our democracy. That’s half the country,” she said. Read more: Tulsi Gabbard condemns Durga Puja violence in Bangladesh "I’m calling on my fellow common sense independent minded Democrats to join me in leaving the Democratic Party. If you can no longer stomach the direction that so-called woke Democratic Party ideologues are taking our country, I invite you to join me," Gabbard signed off as saying. In another post, Gabbard mentioned that the decision to quit the Democratic Party was not made in a haste. She discussed the possibility with Joe Rogan on his famous 'The Joe Rogan Experience' podcast. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Former US Congresswoman <strong>Tulsi Gabbard </strong>while condemning the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh which erupted during Durga Puja said that, "for jihadists to believe it's pleasing to God to burn and destroy temples shows how far away from God they really are."</p>

<p>In a series of tweets, Gabbard spoke out against violence which started last week. "It broke my heart to see such hate and violence directed towards devotees of God in their temples in Bangladesh," the former US Congresswoman said.</p>

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<p>The violence reportedly erupted after an alleged "blasphemy incident" in Comilla where the Hindu holy festival of Durga Puja was taking place.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-anti-hindu-violence-man-placing-holy-quran-at-comilla-shrine-identified-as-iqbal-hossain-422522">Also Read:&nbsp;Bangladesh anti-Hindu violence: Man identified as Iqbal Hossain</a></p>

<p>The violence spread to several locations in Comilla as Hindu shops were reportedly targeted. At least 40 people were injured in the clashes.</p>

<p>Gabbard said, "It is time for the supposedly secular government of Bangladesh to protect that country’s religious minorities, including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists, from the jihadist forces of hate."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The ex-US Congresswoman while slamming the violence and those behind it, added: "God is love, and his true servants embody and manifest that love in this world."</p>

<p>Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had also condemned the violence as authorities deployed paramilitary forces to establish peace in the area.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-violence-police-arrests-hundreds-for-violence-against-hindus-422045">Also Read:&nbsp;Bangladesh violence: Police arrests hundreds for violence against Hindus</a></p>

<p>The police have reportedly identified the person behind the incident who triggered the violence. A 35-year-old man from Sujanagar area in Comilla was identified after authorities reviewed CCTV footage, although, reports said he hasn't been arrested.</p>

<p>Police have reportedly arrested 41 people involved in the incident even as four cases have been filed.</p>

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Former US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard while condemning the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh which erupted during Durga Puja said that, "for jihadists to believe it's pleasing to God to burn and destroy temples shows how far away from God they really are.

Former US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard while condemning the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh which erupted during Durga Puja said that, "for jihadists to believe it's pleasing to God to burn and destroy temples shows how far away from God they really are." In a series of tweets, Gabbard spoke out against violence which started last week. "It broke my heart to see such hate and violence directed towards devotees of God in their temples in Bangladesh," the former US Congresswoman said. Violence against Hindus in Bangladesh: for jihadists to believe it's pleasing to God to burn and destroy temples shows how far away from God they really are. pic.twitter.com/uoYFxqAnfz — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) October 21, 2021 × The violence reportedly erupted after an alleged "blasphemy incident" in Comilla where the Hindu holy festival of Durga Puja was taking place. Also Read: Bangladesh anti-Hindu violence: Man identified as Iqbal Hossain The violence spread to several locations in Comilla as Hindu shops were reportedly targeted. At least 40 people were injured in the clashes. Gabbard said, "It is time for the supposedly secular government of Bangladesh to protect that country’s religious minorities, including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists, from the jihadist forces of hate." (1) It broke my heart to see such hate and violence directed towards devotees of God in their temples in Bangladesh. For these jihadists to believe it’s pleasing to God to burn and destroy temples and the murti of such a saintly person … pic.twitter.com/ZJUzlJTGJq — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) October 20, 2021 × The ex-US Congresswoman while slamming the violence and those behind it, added: "God is love, and his true servants embody and manifest that love in this world." Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had also condemned the violence as authorities deployed paramilitary forces to establish peace in the area. Also Read: Bangladesh violence: Police arrests hundreds for violence against Hindus The police have reportedly identified the person behind the incident who triggered the violence. A 35-year-old man from Sujanagar area in Comilla was identified after authorities reviewed CCTV footage, although, reports said he hasn't been arrested. Police have reportedly arrested 41 people involved in the incident even as four cases have been filed. (With inputs from Agencies)

For jihadists to believe it's pleasing to God: Tulsi Gabbard condemns Durga Puja violence in Bangladesh

<p>US lawmaker Tulsi Gabbard on Thursday introduced legislation that would stop the federal funding of schools that allow transgender girls and women and non-binary people to participate on sports teams consistent with their gender identities.</p>

<p>Gabbard along with Republican Congressman Markwayne Mullin introduced the "Protect Women’s Sports Act" at the House of Representatives that was harshly criticised by transgender activists who described it as "transphobic".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hinduphobia-is-very-real-ive-experienced-in-each-of-my-campaigns-tulsi-gabbard-284619">Hinduphobia is very real, I've experienced in each of my campaigns: Tulsi Gabbard</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Both the lawmakers said in a statement that the bill seeks to "protect the sex-based intention of Title IX protections by reaffirming the biological sex-based distinctions between men and women in athletics."</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tulsi-gabbard-sues-hillary-clinton-for-defamation-seeks-50-mn-over-russian-asset-comment-276125">Tulsi Gabbard sues Hillary Clinton for defamation, seeks $50 mn over 'Russian asset' comment</a></strong></p>

<p>Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in educational institutions that receive federal funding.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new act would bar schools from getting such funds if they allow "a person whose biological sex at birth is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women or girls."</p>

<p>Gabbard, who earlier claimed she supported LGBTQ rights, said that bill wants to correct the "original intent" of Title IX which was to provide equal opportunities to women and girls, but was based on "biological distinction".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It led to a generational shift that impacted countless women, creating life-changing opportunities for girls and women that never existed before," she said.&nbsp;<br />
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But, she added that "Title IX is being weakened by some states who are misinterpreting Title IX, creating uncertainty, undue hardship and lost opportunities for female athletes."</p>

<p>"It is critical that the legacy of Title IX continues to ensure women and girls in sports have the opportunity to compete and excel on a level playing field."&nbsp;</p>


US lawmaker Tulsi Gabbard on Thursday introduced legislation that would stop the federal funding of schools that allow transgender girls and women and non-binary people to participate on sports teams consistent with their gender identities.

US lawmaker Tulsi Gabbard on Thursday introduced legislation that would stop the federal funding of schools that allow transgender girls and women and non-binary people to participate on sports teams consistent with their gender identities. Gabbard along with Republican Congressman Markwayne Mullin introduced the "Protect Women’s Sports Act" at the House of Representatives that was harshly criticised by transgender activists who described it as "transphobic". Also read | Hinduphobia is very real, I've experienced in each of my campaigns: Tulsi Gabbard Both the lawmakers said in a statement that the bill seeks to "protect the sex-based intention of Title IX protections by reaffirming the biological sex-based distinctions between men and women in athletics." Also read | Tulsi Gabbard sues Hillary Clinton for defamation, seeks $50 mn over 'Russian asset' comment Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in educational institutions that receive federal funding. The new act would bar schools from getting such funds if they allow "a person whose biological sex at birth is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women or girls." Gabbard, who earlier claimed she supported LGBTQ rights, said that bill wants to correct the "original intent" of Title IX which was to provide equal opportunities to women and girls, but was based on "biological distinction". "It led to a generational shift that impacted countless women, creating life-changing opportunities for girls and women that never existed before," she said. But, she added that "Title IX is being weakened by some states who are misinterpreting Title IX, creating uncertainty, undue hardship and lost opportunities for female athletes." "It is critical that the legacy of Title IX continues to ensure women and girls in sports have the opportunity to compete and excel on a level playing field."

Tulsi Gabbard introduces legislation to bar transgenders' participation in women sports

<p>Tulsi Gabbard, United States Representative from Hawaii on Thursday said that she has been accused of fascism and have experienced 'Hinduphobia' directly in each of my campaigns for Congress and this presidential race.</p>

<p>"Unfortunately, Hinduphobia is very real. I've experienced it directly in each of my campaigns for Congress &amp; in this presidential race. Here's just one example of what Hindus face every day in our country. Sadly, our political leaders &amp; media not only tolerate it, but foment it," Gabbard tweeted.</p>

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<p>Tulsi also retweeted a Facebook post of a person about a confrontation with an Uber driver accusing Hindus of murdering Muslims in recent Delhi communal riots.</p>

<p>Hinduphobia or anti-Hindu sentiment is a negative perception, sentiment or actions against the people of Hindu religion.</p>

<p>The riots which rattled New Delhi&nbsp;for over three days killing over 50 people started on February 24 as a clash between groups supporting and opposing the new Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).</p>


Tulsi Gabbard, United States Representative from Hawaii on Thursday said that she has been accused of fascism and have experienced 'Hinduphobia' directly in each of my campaigns for Congress and this presidential race.

Tulsi Gabbard, United States Representative from Hawaii on Thursday said that she has been accused of fascism and have experienced 'Hinduphobia' directly in each of my campaigns for Congress and this presidential race. "Unfortunately, Hinduphobia is very real. I've experienced it directly in each of my campaigns for Congress & in this presidential race. Here's just one example of what Hindus face every day in our country. Sadly, our political leaders & media not only tolerate it, but foment it," Gabbard tweeted. Unfortunately, Hinduphobia is very real. I've experienced it directly in each of my campaigns for Congress & in this presidential race. Here's just one example of what Hindus face every day in our country. Sadly, our political leaders & media not only tolerate it, but foment it. https://t.co/60MDtszQHf — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) March 5, 2020 × Tulsi also retweeted a Facebook post of a person about a confrontation with an Uber driver accusing Hindus of murdering Muslims in recent Delhi communal riots. Hinduphobia or anti-Hindu sentiment is a negative perception, sentiment or actions against the people of Hindu religion. The riots which rattled New Delhi for over three days killing over 50 people started on February 24 as a clash between groups supporting and opposing the new Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Hinduphobia is very real, I've experienced in each of my campaigns: Tulsi Gabbard

Biggest day to the race to the White House 'Super Tuesday' is already here. Democrats in 14 states are choosing who will run against Donald Trump for the November's Presidential elections. In the latest coming in Bernie Sanders has projected to win California, one of the most important states of 'Super Tuesday'. Watch report:

US Presidential Elections 2020: Bernie Sanders wins California in 'Super Tuesday'

<p>Democratic presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu lawmaker in the US Congress, has filed a defamation lawsuit against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton seeking USD 50 million in damages, alleging that she tarnished her reputation by suggesting her to be a "Russian asset" and "favourite of the Russians" in the 2020 White House race.</p>

<p>The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York on Wednesday, has also claimed that Hawaii Democrat Gabbard suffered an economic loss to be proven at trial.</p>

<p>"Hillary calling me a 'Russian asset' is not only intended to smear my reputation and derail my campaign for president, it's also intended to silence any voice that dares to speak out against the establishment status quo," Gabbard, 38, said in an email to her supporters explaining the reason for her suing the Democratic nominee in the 2016 presidential elections.</p>

<p>Tulsi has been harmed by Clinton's lies and American democracy has suffered as well, according to the lawsuit.</p>

<p>"With this action, Tulsi seeks to hold Clinton and the political elites... accountable for distorting the truth in the middle of a critical presidential election," said the lawsuit.</p>

<p>Clinton, 72, who unsuccessfully fought the 2016 presidential election against President Donald Trump, in an interview in October last year said that the Republican party was "grooming" a Democratic presidential candidate to run as a third-party candidate. Although she did not name Gabbard, her comments were seen directed to the Hawaii lawmaker.</p>

<p>According to the lawsuit, "millions of Americans heard (or read about) Clinton's defamatory statements. Scientifically conducted opinion surveys have shown that Clinton's false, malicious statements about Tulsi, including that Tulsi is a 'Russian asset' and 'the favourite of the Russians' were accepted as true by millions of Americans, including large numbers of voters in battleground presidential primary states.</p>

<p>"The defamatory statements have caused Tulsi to lose potential donors and potential voters who heard the defamatory statements. Tulsi has suffered significant actual damages, personally and professionally, that are estimated to exceed USD 50 million - and continue to this day".</p>

<p>The lawsuit alleges that as a direct and proximate result of Clinton's intentional and malicious misconduct, Gabbard has suffered anguish and damage to her reputation, with direct and substantial injury to her positions as United States Congresswoman; Presidential candidate; and officer in the Army National Guard.</p>

<p>"These substantial injuries are continuing in nature and will continued to be suffered in the future, unless and until they are remediated by this court," it said.</p>

<p>"One would expect someone of Mrs Clinton's political background to act with a greater level of maturity and dignity, but her personal hostility toward Representative Gabbard apparently clouded Mrs Clinton's reason and blinded her to the US," said Gabbard's legal counsel Brian Dunne.</p>

<p>"She resorted to a damaging whisper campaign founded on lies, and when presented with the opportunity to retract her damaging remarks, she refused. Rep. Gabbard must defend her good name and hold Mrs Clinton responsible. This lawsuit intends to do just that," he said.</p>

<p>But given the US laws, it would be very tough for Gabbard in the defamation case against Clinton.</p>

<p>"To prevail in her defamation claim, Representative Gabbard has to prove that Secretary Clinton made a false statement of fact. The Supreme Court has repeatedly held that mere 'loose and figurative' expressions, even 'vigorous epithets', don't qualify. And, the courts are especially protective of the right to engage in sharp-elbowed political debate," Jeffrey J Pyle, a Boston-based attorney, told ABC News.<br />
"Representative Gabbard will have a difficult time convincing the court that Secretary Clinton's statements were anything other than non-factual 'rhetorical hyperbole' which is thoroughly protected by the First Amendment," said Pyle, who has represented a number of cases involving defamation, libel and First Amendment.</p>


Democratic presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu lawmaker in the US Congress, has filed a defamation lawsuit against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton seeking USD 50 million in damages, alleging that she tarnished her reputation by suggesting her to be a "Russian asset" and "favourite of the Russians" in the 2020 White House race.

Democratic presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu lawmaker in the US Congress, has filed a defamation lawsuit against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton seeking USD 50 million in damages, alleging that she tarnished her reputation by suggesting her to be a "Russian asset" and "favourite of the Russians" in the 2020 White House race. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York on Wednesday, has also claimed that Hawaii Democrat Gabbard suffered an economic loss to be proven at trial. "Hillary calling me a 'Russian asset' is not only intended to smear my reputation and derail my campaign for president, it's also intended to silence any voice that dares to speak out against the establishment status quo," Gabbard, 38, said in an email to her supporters explaining the reason for her suing the Democratic nominee in the 2016 presidential elections. Tulsi has been harmed by Clinton's lies and American democracy has suffered as well, according to the lawsuit. "With this action, Tulsi seeks to hold Clinton and the political elites... accountable for distorting the truth in the middle of a critical presidential election," said the lawsuit. Clinton, 72, who unsuccessfully fought the 2016 presidential election against President Donald Trump, in an interview in October last year said that the Republican party was "grooming" a Democratic presidential candidate to run as a third-party candidate. Although she did not name Gabbard, her comments were seen directed to the Hawaii lawmaker. According to the lawsuit, "millions of Americans heard (or read about) Clinton's defamatory statements. Scientifically conducted opinion surveys have shown that Clinton's false, malicious statements about Tulsi, including that Tulsi is a 'Russian asset' and 'the favourite of the Russians' were accepted as true by millions of Americans, including large numbers of voters in battleground presidential primary states. "The defamatory statements have caused Tulsi to lose potential donors and potential voters who heard the defamatory statements. Tulsi has suffered significant actual damages, personally and professionally, that are estimated to exceed USD 50 million - and continue to this day". The lawsuit alleges that as a direct and proximate result of Clinton's intentional and malicious misconduct, Gabbard has suffered anguish and damage to her reputation, with direct and substantial injury to her positions as United States Congresswoman; Presidential candidate; and officer in the Army National Guard. "These substantial injuries are continuing in nature and will continued to be suffered in the future, unless and until they are remediated by this court," it said. "One would expect someone of Mrs Clinton's political background to act with a greater level of maturity and dignity, but her personal hostility toward Representative Gabbard apparently clouded Mrs Clinton's reason and blinded her to the US," said Gabbard's legal counsel Brian Dunne. "She resorted to a damaging whisper campaign founded on lies, and when presented with the opportunity to retract her damaging remarks, she refused. Rep. Gabbard must defend her good name and hold Mrs Clinton responsible. This lawsuit intends to do just that," he said. But given the US laws, it would be very tough for Gabbard in the defamation case against Clinton. "To prevail in her defamation claim, Representative Gabbard has to prove that Secretary Clinton made a false statement of fact. The Supreme Court has repeatedly held that mere 'loose and figurative' expressions, even 'vigorous epithets', don't qualify. And, the courts are especially protective of the right to engage in sharp-elbowed political debate," Jeffrey J Pyle, a Boston-based attorney, told ABC News. "Representative Gabbard will have a difficult time convincing the court that Secretary Clinton's statements were anything other than non-factual 'rhetorical hyperbole' which is thoroughly protected by the First Amendment," said Pyle, who has represented a number of cases involving defamation, libel and First Amendment.

Tulsi Gabbard sues Hillary Clinton for defamation, seeks $50 mn over 'Russian asset' comment

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<p>The Democratic Party of the United States is a house divided against itself and it seems like a hopeless cause given that we are just two weeks away from the Iowa Caucuses. Former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton has slammed her 2016 opponent Bernie Sanders by refusing to endorse him for President.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-2020-us-presidential-election-trump-accused-google-of-very-illegal-acts-241344"><strong>Also read: Ahead of 2020 US presidential election Trump accused Google of 'very illegal' acts</strong></a><br />
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In her latest documentary film, she does not shy away from tearing the Vermont senator a new one. Statements such as "He was in Congress for years, he had one Senator support him", "Nobody likes him, nobody wants to work with him, he got nothing done", "He's was a career politician, it's all just baloney," were made.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/democratic-debate-in-iowa-274401"><strong>In pics: Democratic Debate in Iowa</strong></a><br />
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When asked about Hillary's assertion that "nobody likes him", Senator Sanders said, "On a good day, my wife likes me, so let's clear the air on that one." Bernie Sanders has taken the high road, claiming that Donald Trump's impeachment is his major priority at the moment.</p>

<p>Tulsi Gabbard, a fellow candidate slammed Hillary for her verbiage, tweeting that she liked Bernie Sanders, unlike Hillary.</p>

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<p>After Clinton won the Democratic nomination in 2016, Sanders had in fact campaigned for her across the US, but the Clinton Campaign had blamed him for not dropping out of the race sooner and creating divisions in the party as well as the electorate.</p>

<p>Former President Barack Obama has been sceptical about Bernie's possible nomination, warning candidates to not embrace socialist ideas - a clear reference to Bernie Sanders.</p>


The Democratic Party of the United States is a house divided against itself and it seems like a hopeless cause given that we are just two weeks away from the Iowa Caucuses.

The Democratic Party of the United States is a house divided against itself and it seems like a hopeless cause given that we are just two weeks away from the Iowa Caucuses. Former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton has slammed her 2016 opponent Bernie Sanders by refusing to endorse him for President. Also read: Ahead of 2020 US presidential election Trump accused Google of 'very illegal' acts In her latest documentary film, she does not shy away from tearing the Vermont senator a new one. Statements such as "He was in Congress for years, he had one Senator support him", "Nobody likes him, nobody wants to work with him, he got nothing done", "He's was a career politician, it's all just baloney," were made. In pics: Democratic Debate in Iowa When asked about Hillary's assertion that "nobody likes him", Senator Sanders said, "On a good day, my wife likes me, so let's clear the air on that one." Bernie Sanders has taken the high road, claiming that Donald Trump's impeachment is his major priority at the moment. Tulsi Gabbard, a fellow candidate slammed Hillary for her verbiage, tweeting that she liked Bernie Sanders, unlike Hillary. I like Bernie. #ILikeBernie — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) January 21, 2020 × After Clinton won the Democratic nomination in 2016, Sanders had in fact campaigned for her across the US, but the Clinton Campaign had blamed him for not dropping out of the race sooner and creating divisions in the party as well as the electorate. Former President Barack Obama has been sceptical about Bernie's possible nomination, warning candidates to not embrace socialist ideas - a clear reference to Bernie Sanders.

US Presidential Elections 2020: Hillary Clinton slams Bernie Sanders; Tulsi Gabbard claps back on Twitter

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