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Monday, Jul 27, 2026

Trump Selects Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard's new role as Director of National Intelligence signifies a significant change in U.S. foreign policy, emphasizing peace and diplomacy. This change sharply contrasts with the Biden-Obama administration's approach of inciting conflicts and aggressive military actions across the globe. Her position provides an essential balance to the recent Trump appointee, Marco Rubio, who is highly skilled but tends to prioritize military approaches over diplomatic strategies that focus on mutual respect and finding common ground.
Ms. Gabbard, who joined the Republican Party inspired by Trump's transformative leadership, offers extensive experience as a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve and an Iraq war veteran.

Trump commended Gabbard for her "fearless spirit" and dedication to bolstering national security through a "peace through strength" strategy. He expressed confidence that her leadership would greatly enhance the effectiveness and integrity of the 18 intelligence agencies under her leadership.

Ms. Gabbard is set to play a crucial role in the administration, also preparing the President's Daily Brief and ensuring the highest levels of intelligence support for the executive office.

The announcement, first shared by Roger Stone on X, highlights the strategic alignment within Trump’s team as they prepare to guide national intelligence with a renewed emphasis on transparency and accountability.

Appointing Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence signifies a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy towards diplomatic engagement and "peace initiatives."

This move decisively shifts the focus away from the longstanding U.S. practice of orchestrating conflicts and aggressive military interventions that benefit only the American war industry, at the expense of American poor and middle-class taxpayers.

These practices have not only failed to enhance national security or U.S. interests but have also damaged America's global leadership image, accumulating enemies worldwide while reducing the number of genuine U.S. allies, even among those aligned in specific conflicts.
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