Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard has spoken out about the "incredible mandate" delivered by the "American people" after President-elect Donald Trump nominated her to serve as Director of National Intelligence.

President-elect Trump is facing scrutiny for his choice of Tulsi Gabbard, a former House Democrat who became a high-profile Trump supporter, to serve as the director of national intelligence. Critics point out that she has no background in intelligence and has publicly questioned many assessments of the U.

Gabbard left the Democratic Party in 2022 after an unsuccessful presidential run and joined the Republican Party last month after endorsing Trump and becoming a member of his transition team.