Senate Democrats are doing what they do best: throwing bureaucratic wrenches into the gears of national security, all in the name of petty politics. This time, their target is none other than Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence—a woman who checks every box for competence, patriotism, and leadership. But apparently, those qualities make her unpalatable to the Democratic Party.
According to reports, Democratic Senator Mark Warner of Virginia is holding up the confirmation process for Gabbard, citing the supposed lack of her FBI background check and other procedural documents. Warner’s claim is as shaky as the Biden administration’s border policy. A source close to Gabbard confirmed she completed her background check last week, already holds an active security clearance, and has submitted the necessary pre-hearing questionnaire. In other words, the Democrats’ excuses don’t hold water.
Gabbard, a combat veteran and Army Reserve lieutenant colonel, brings two decades of military service to the table. Add to that her tenure on the Homeland Security, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs Committees during her time in Congress, and you’ve got a nominee more qualified than most career bureaucrats who shuffle paper for a living. Yet Warner, in true Democratic fashion, seems more interested in virtue signaling than ensuring the nation’s intelligence apparatus has competent leadership. “I had questions going in. I have questions coming out,” Warner told reporters, presumably after an exhaustive effort to manufacture doubts about a candidate whose qualifications are unimpeachable.
Meanwhile, Republicans have rallied behind Gabbard, with Senator Tommy Tuberville calling her “100 percent” the right choice and Senator Marsha Blackburn highlighting her deep understanding of the intelligence community’s critical role in national security. These are lawmakers who prioritize competence and results, unlike their Democratic counterparts, who seem more concerned about maintaining control over the intelligence community than about its actual effectiveness.
NEW: @SenTuberville supports Lt. Col. @TulsiGabbard “100 percent” for DNI.
“I’m 100 percent for Tulsi, she’s going to be great and I look forward to her taking over in the very near future.” pic.twitter.com/5cQrufVkLG
— Alexa Henning (@alexahenning) January 7, 2025
The Democrats’ stalling comes on the heels of terrorist attacks over New Year’s, making their obstruction even more glaring. As Trump transition spokeswoman Alexa Henning rightly put it, “It’s sad to see Sen. Warner and Democrats playing politics with Americans’ safety and our national security.” But are we surprised? This is the same party that’s more passionate about pronouns than protecting the homeland.
Let’s be clear: Tulsi Gabbard isn’t just qualified—she’s a home run. She’s the type of leader who values accountability, strength, and service to country, which is exactly why the left despises her. The Democrats’ resistance to her nomination isn’t about vetting; it’s about fear. They know she won’t play their games or cater to their radical agenda.
America deserves leaders like Gabbard, who put the nation’s safety above political theater. If the Democrats want to keep posturing, fine—but let them explain to the American people why they’re delaying a critical appointment while our enemies grow bolder. This isn’t about process; it’s about priorities. And once again, the left is on the wrong side of both.
