Tulsi Gabbard, during her Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing, faced intense questioning about her 2017 visit to Syria, where she met with President Bashar al-Assad and others. Senators highlighted the threats made by Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun, Syria's Grand Mufti at the time. Gabbard claimed she was unaware of Hassoun's threats during the hearing, but documents suggest she had prior knowledge. The documents reveal her staff flagged Hassoun's comments as problematic, indicating she may have been more aware of the potential fallout than she indicated.
In a recent confirmation hearing, Tulsi Gabbard faced scrutiny over her 2017 trip to Syria, raising questions about her awareness of threats from a Syrian cleric.
Documents reviewed indicate that after her controversial visit to Syria, Gabbard was informed about threats made by a cleric that could generate negative attention.
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