The choice of Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence in Donald Trump's second administration could cause "a lot of headaches" for U.S. allies, including Canada, given her questionable past comments regarding both the Ukraine war and some Western adversaries led by autocrats.

Ms Tulsi Gabbard has stirred controversy over her criticism of President Joe Biden’s support for Ukraine. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Former Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has been tapped by President Elect Donald Trump to be the Director of National Intelligence. It is a role that carries massive implications for U.S. diplomacy and military action.

Post was created in aftermath of 9/11 & covers 18 intelligence agencies. Adviser on intel matters, DNI will be tasked according to US president’s leadership style and policy priorities.

The heads of the Central Intelligence Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency will all report to Tusli Gabbard if she is approved by the Senate. Experts with a nonpartisan thinktank said directing national intel is a multifaceted role.

President-elect Donald Trump announced his choice Tuesday for CIA Director, tapping his former intelligence chief John Ratcliffe, who he called a "warrior of truth."

Gabbard, an Army Reserve officer whose antiwar views are seen as sympathetic to Moscow, is considered an unconventional choice to lead U.S. spy agencies.

Ratcliffe, a former congressman from Texas, previously served as director of national intelligence in Trump's first term.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he’ll appoint John Ratcliffe to serve as CIA director in his new administration