In an interview, Sen. Susan Collins expressed skepticism regarding Tulsi Gabbard's recent shift in stance on intelligence gathering policy amid her confirmation efforts for the director of national intelligence. Gabbard's past advocacy for revoking Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has drawn scrutiny from Republican senators. Collins highlighted her reservations about Gabbard's responses to questioning, suggesting they lacked conviction. Collins intends to ask clarifying questions during the hearing, underscoring the divided nature of the Intelligence Committee that complicates Gabbard's potential nomination.
Gabbard has sought to walk back her past criticism of the program, but Collins told The Hill she doesn't necessarily believe Gabbard's change of heart.
I have several questions I want to follow up on in the hearing, Collins told the Hill, because I want to hear her unpracticed responses.
Her answers to the written questions were very hedged on it. I know there's been a lot of reporting that she's changed her position.
A second Senate Republican agreed, telling Weaver, I think the jury's still out.
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