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Gabbard Defends Trump’s Iran Actions Amid Past Criticism

3/19/2026

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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard defends U.S. President Donald Trump's military actions in Iran, drawing scrutiny over her past opposition to intervention.
A resurfaced 2019 tweet criticizes Trump for escalating tensions with Tehran.
Gabbard's upcoming Senate Intelligence Committee appearance raises questions about her alignment with Trump's foreign policy, after Joe Kent resigned from the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) citing opposition to the war.

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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard defends U.S. President Donald Trump's military actions in Iran, drawing scrutiny over her past opposition to intervention.
A resurfaced 2019 tweet criticizes Trump for escalating tensions with Tehran.
Gabbard's upcoming Senate Intelligence Committee appearance raises questions about her alignment with Trump's foreign policy, after Joe Kent resigned from the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) citing opposition to the war.