Gabbard overcame skepticism from Republicans about whether she was the right person for the director of national intelligence post. Sen. Mitch McConnell broke with his party to side with Democrats in voting ‘no.

During her hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee last month, Tulsi Gabbard faced criticism for her perceived support of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, her meeting with

This brings an end to an uphill battle for Gabbard. During her Senate hearing in front of the intelligence panel, many GOP members scrutinized her qualifications and questioned her over meetings with foreign leaders,