Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) stated Sunday that it’s a “slur” to name former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) a “Russian asset.”
“Tulsi Gabbard has served in our military. She served as a congresswoman from Hawaii, as a Democrat, I might add, part of this unique coalition that President Trump has put together and won and got that mandate. But I think it’s insulting. It’s a slur, quite frankly,” he added.
President-elect Trump introduced earlier this month that he chosen Gabbard to be director of nationwide intelligence in his subsequent administration.
“I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength. Tulsi will make us all proud!” Trump stated in an announcement on the time.
Gabbard has prior to now shared content material implying that the U.S. was concerned in making organic weapons in Ukraine, perpetuating a Russian narrative. She additionally met with Syrian chief Bashar Assad, who has been accused of utilizing chemical weapons on Syrian civilians, seven years in the past.
In his look on “Meet the Press,” Schmitt stated of Gabbard that “there’s no evidence that she’s [an] asset of another country.”
“She served this country honorably, and by the way, she cares deeply about our Constitution and civil liberties and making sure people aren’t being targeted by these intelligence agencies,” he added.
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