At her confirmation hearing for the role of Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard faced bipartisan scrutiny from Senators regarding her trustworthiness due to controversial past actions, including her praise for Edward Snowden. Senators questioned her judgment, particularly in light of her past meetings with Syrian dictator Bashar Assad and skepticism towards U.S. assessments on Syria's use of chemical weapons. Despite her acknowledgment that Snowden broke the law, Gabbard defended his actions as exposing government illegalities, which led to important legislative reforms like the USA Freedom Act.
In her confirmation hearing, Tulsi Gabbard faced skepticism from Senators over her praise for Edward Snowden, raising concerns about her judgment for the Director of National Intelligence role.
Gabbard acknowledged Snowden's lawbreaking yet emphasized the vital information he revealed about illegal government activities, showing her belief in the importance of transparency.
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