Trump’s National Intelligence Director Nominee: Obama Supported al Qaeda to Overthrow Assad
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence, sparked controversy when she said that former US President Barack Obama provided support to al Qaeda in order to overthrow the Assad regime.
These statements raised a wave of questions and criticism during her hearing before the Senate.
During the hearing, Gabbard admitted to a relationship between the Obama administration and al Qaeda, reopening the debate about the role of the United States in supporting armed groups in the Middle East.
Although she didn’t provide precise details about this relationship, her statements sparked a lot of controversy.
In response to criticism of her positions on Assad and Gaddafi, Gabbard stressed that she refuses to support any extremist groups such as al Qaeda, and said that she “doesn’t like Assad or Gaddafi,” but she opposes supporting extremists.
Gabbard has also been criticized for her positions on other international issues, such as her refusal to acknowledge Assad’s use of chemical weapons, and her criticism of the US role in the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi and Hosni Mubarak.
If Gabbard is confirmed, she will become the first Hindu to serve as Director of National Intelligence, a position that oversees 18 US security agencies, including the CIA, NSA, and FBI.
