Haley Criticizes Gabbard's DNI Appointment

Nikki Haley has strongly criticized President-elect Donald Trump's appointment of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence, labeling her a 'Russian, Iranian, Syrian, Chinese sympathizer.' Haley raised concerns on her SiriusXM show about Gabbard's past opposition to the Iran nuclear deal, sanctions on Iran, and her perceived defense of authoritarian regimes such as Syria and Russia. Haley also highlighted Gabbard's controversial meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and her alleged blaming of NATO for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The former UN ambassador emphasized that the position of DNI requires an unbiased individual who can analyze real threats without policy biases. Donald Trump Jr. responded to Haley's criticisms by mocking her on social media, while Haley's stance reflects broader anxieties among U.S. leaders about Gabbard's foreign policy positions.