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Questions Arise Over Gabbard's Role Amid Maduro Operation

1/27/2026

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Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, was absent from the U.S. operation to capture Nicolas Maduro, raising questions about her role in President Donald Trump’s administration.
Her exclusion from planning has been recurring, tied to opposition to hardline policies against Maduro.
Despite denials, official photos showed her absence among key advisers.
Critics question her ability to lead the intelligence community given controversial statements about foreign adversaries.

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Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, was absent from the U.S. operation to capture Nicolas Maduro, raising questions about her role in President Donald Trump’s administration.
Her exclusion from planning has been recurring, tied to opposition to hardline policies against Maduro.
Despite denials, official photos showed her absence among key advisers.
Critics question her ability to lead the intelligence community given controversial statements about foreign adversaries.