The Playbook Podcast December 9, 2024: Tulsi Gabbard's Syria problem
Dec 9, 2024
Tulsi Gabbard faces intense scrutiny over her nomination for Director of National Intelligence, with critics questioning her past ties to Bashar al-Assad. Allies and opponents weigh in as she navigates her controversial political history. Meanwhile, political maneuvers on Capitol Hill heat up, focusing on Republican strategies and key legislative proposals, including immigration and the National Defense Authorization Act. President Trump outlines his ambitious agenda for his first day in office during a candid interview.
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Gabbard's Assad Problem
- Gabbard's alleged sympathies for Assad are resurfacing due to Assad fleeing Damascus.
- This poses a challenge for her DNI nomination, as critics question her judgment.
Kinzinger's Tweet
- Adam Kinzinger tweeted about Tulsi Gabbard's alleged Assad sympathies.
- He questioned if Gabbard would offer Assad safe harbor after the Syrian dictator fled Damascus.
Bolton's Criticism
- John Bolton criticizes Gabbard's judgment, citing her belief in anti-U.S. propaganda.
- He questions her fitness for DNI, highlighting her stance on alleged bio-labs in Ukraine.