Capito Votes to Confirm Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement after voting to confirm Lieutenant Colonel Tulsi Gabbard to serve as Director of National Intelligence (DNI):
“Tulsi Gabbard brings more than 20 years of national security experience to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Reserve. As both a soldier and a former Member of Congress serving on the Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Armed Services committees, she has been a consumer of intelligence for many years, giving her valuable insight into the intelligence needs of our government and military. In my role as a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, I look forward to working closely with Director Gabbard to execute and properly resource President Trump’s Peace Through Strength agenda so the men and women who work hard to keep our country safe have everything they need for their important missions,”Senator Capito said.
BACKGROUND:
Senator Capito previously met with Lt. Col. Gabbard inJanuary of 2025to discuss her nomination and learn more about her vision to lead the agency.
Additionally, Senator Capito and Lt. Col. Gabbard served together in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Tags:Homeland Security