Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth has raised concerns about President-elect Donald Trump's selection for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, suggesting that she may be compromised by Russian influence. Gabbard's public stances on issues such as Syria and the conflict in Ukraine have been viewed by many national security experts as aligning with Russian propaganda.
Senator Duckworth has urged the Senate to reject Gabbard's nomination to lead the nation's intelligence community, citing the potential risks associated with her alleged ties to Russia. In addition to her criticism of Gabbard, Duckworth also took aim at Trump's choice for the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., labeling him as an 'anti-vaxxer.'
Duckworth's comments signal a growing opposition among Democrats towards Trump's nominees, with plans to intensify scrutiny and criticism of future appointments in the coming year.
