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Lies and Smears’: Tulsi Gabbard Rails Against Dem Narrative She’s Trump’s and Putin’s ‘Puppet’
In a fiery response, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (R-HI) has rejected Democratic Party attacks labeling her as President Donald Trump’s and Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s “puppet”.
Speaking during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on January 30, Gabbard vehemently denied these accusations, calling them “lies” and “smears.”
“The same tactic was used against President Trump and failed,” she continued of the accusations against her. “The American people elected President Trump with a decisive victory and mandate for change. The fact is, what truly unsettles my political opponents, is I refuse to be their puppet.”
Gabbard emphasized that while she has expressed criticisms of certain U.S. foreign policy actions and leaders, her record as a Democrat-turned-independent-turned-Republican demonstrates a commitment to the principles of the United States.
“I have no love for Assad or Gaddafi or any dictator,” she said bluntly. “I just hate al-Qaeda. I hate that we have leaders who cozy up to Islamist extremists, minimizing them to so-called rebels.”
The former House Democrat and candidate in the 2020 presidential election has been nominated by Trump as his choice for Director of National Intelligence.
Source: http://www.foxnews.com
