Tulsi Gabbard’s Hearing Scheduled

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If there’s one thing Democrats love more than obstructing progress, it’s painting anyone they disagree with as some kind of nefarious “foreign asset.” The latest target? Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who’s been tapped by President Donald Trump to serve as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). But instead of a smooth confirmation process for a qualified and experienced candidate, we’re watching yet another episode of Delay and Distract: Senate Democrats Edition.

Let’s start with the facts. Gabbard’s confirmation hearing is finally scheduled for Thursday, January 30, after what can only be described as an unnecessarily long FBI background check. According to reports, the process has taken the “maximum amount of time” possible, which feels less like due diligence and more like political foot-dragging. It’s no secret that Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) on the Intelligence Committee, are in no rush to confirm Gabbard. Why? Because to the left, anyone who doesn’t fall in lockstep with their agenda is automatically suspicious—especially if they’re aligned with Trump.

Of course, the Democrats and their media allies are playing the same tired game. They’ve called Gabbard “compromised” and a “Russian asset.” Yes, the same Tulsi Gabbard who served two tours in the Middle East as part of the Hawaii Army National Guard. The same Gabbard who served honorably in Congress for eight years. But sure, she’s the problem. Not the politicians who’ve made careers out of cozying up to China and turning a blind eye to the CCP’s human rights abuses. If irony were currency, Washington would be running a surplus.

Their latest smear attempt involves her 2017 meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, which they frame as scandalous. Yet, somehow, these same critics were completely fine when Democrats like Nancy Pelosi and John Kerry met with Assad. What’s the difference? Oh, right—Gabbard dared to break ranks and think for herself. The left can’t handle a Democrat-turned-independent who refuses to parrot their talking points. And now that she’s working with Trump, the knives are out.

What makes this obstruction even more infuriating is that Gabbard’s qualifications speak for themselves. As a member of the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees, she’s spent years dealing with national security issues. She’s well-versed in intelligence operations and has a proven track record of putting country over party. But because she doesn’t fit the progressive mold—and had the audacity to criticize the Democratic establishment—she’s become a target. This isn’t about her qualifications; it’s about punishment for daring to think independently.

And let’s not ignore the hypocrisy of the Democrats crying foul over Gabbard’s nomination. These are the same people who championed Joe Biden’s disastrous DNI pick, Avril Haines, who oversaw drone strike policies that led to significant civilian casualties. Apparently, when their candidate has questionable baggage, it’s excusable. But when someone like Gabbard, a combat veteran and independent thinker, gets nominated, they’re suddenly hyper-concerned about “integrity.”

This is about politics, not national security. The left is terrified of Tulsi Gabbard because she’s a walking contradiction to their narrative. She’s a strong, principled woman who refuses to play identity politics. She’s a former Democrat who didn’t buy into the party’s shift toward socialism. And now, she’s working with Trump, which, in their minds, makes her unforgivable.

The question is, how long are Senate Democrats going to drag this out? The American people deserve a functioning government, not more political theater. It’s time for the left to stop playing games and confirm Tulsi Gabbard. If her record of service and dedication to this country isn’t enough to earn their approval, maybe it’s time to question their priorities—not hers.