U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) both voted on Wednesday in favor of Tulsi Gabbard to serve as President Trump’s Director of National Intelligence.
Gabbard, a combat veteran who has in the National Guard and Army Reserve, is a former Democrat member of Congress who endorsed Trump in August.
Alabama's two U.S. Senators both praised Gabbard and said she would help keep America safe.
“Today, I voted to confirm Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence because she will do everything in her power to keep Americans safe and ensure our homeland is secure,” Britt said. “When I met with her in my office, she highlighted the importance of analytical objectivity in this role and painting a complete picture to help President Trump make critical decisions with all of the information. I have faith in Director Gabbard’s ability to ensure the intelligence community is focused on its true mission by making key reforms that take biased bureaucracy out of national security. She will be a key player in achieving President Trump’s Peace Through Strength doctrine. Together, I look forward to making America safe again.”
Britt met with Tulsi Gabbard in January to discuss her plans for the department. After the meeting, Britt stated, “I enjoyed meeting with Tulsi Gabbard, nominee for DNI, and discussing Alabama’s critical role in our country’s security and her plans to support the president’s Peace Through Strength doctrine. I highlighted the importance of Huntsville's Missile and Space Intelligence Center and look forward to the opportunity to host Tulsi in Alabama following her confirmation.”
Tuberville said on X, “(Gabbard) will do an excellent job bringing President Trump’s peace through strength and America First policies to the intelligence community.”
Congratulations @TulsiGabbard on your confirmation as Director of National Intelligence.
— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) February 12, 2025
She will do an excellent job bringing President Trump’s peace through strength and America First policies to the intelligence community. pic.twitter.com/7GW5Omznde
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