Trump Nominates Gabbard as Intelligence Director

Stephen Colbert criticized President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominations, particularly targeting Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence. Colbert highlighted Gaetz's ongoing investigations, questioning the suitability of his nomination for the top law enforcement position in the U.S. He also expressed skepticism about Gabbard’s qualifications for the DNI role, noting her lack of relevant experience and controversial political stances, including her past support for figures like Bashar al-Assad and Vladimir Putin. Gabbard, who previously represented Hawaii and ran for president in 2020, has been labeled as unqualified and a potential security risk due to her political positions. Meanwhile, Trump has also nominated Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense and Marco Rubio for Secretary of State. The nominations raise significant concerns regarding the implications for American intelligence and security.