Donald Trump has chosen former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard for a surprising role as Director of National Intelligence. Trump praised Gabbard, now identifying as a Republican, for her two decades of service and broad support. Gabbard, who represented Hawaii's 2nd congressional district, left the Democratic Party in 2022, criticizing its stance on war and military intervention.

Source: Trump appoints Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence