CBS anchor Margaret Brennan attempted to undermine Tulsi Gabbard with selective headlines, a tactic that Vice-President J.D. Vance visibly disapproved of.
During their CBS discussion, Vance defended Gabbard’s candidacy for Director of National Intelligence, asserting that conservative media outlets have diminished in significance. He pointed out, “Both the Wall Street Journal and the National Review have criticized Tulsi Gabbard. The Review labeled her an ‘atrocious nominee who deserves to be defeated,’ likening her defense of Edward Snowden, the fugitive who leaked U.S. secrets, to an attorney general believing the mob has been unfairly portrayed. They also stated that her dismissal of U.S. intelligence on Assad’s use of chemical weapons was ‘akin to a nominee for OMB Director being unable to perform basic arithmetic.’ Do these concerns give you any reservations about placing her in charge of the U.S. intelligence community? Yes or no?” Brennan pressed.
Vance’s reply was resolute. “No, Margaret. These are the same publications that relentlessly attacked Donald J. Trump. However, it’s not them who decide the presidency; it’s the American people. Donald J. Trump will choose his cabinet, not those publications, which I believe have lost their relevance.”
Brennan countered, “Ultimately, it will be the Senate’s decision.”
Vance responded, “Yes, the Senate has the constitutional responsibility to provide advice and consent, but I’m confident Tulsi Gabbard will be approved. It’s essential to recognize two things about her: First, she is a career military officer with top-level security clearance for almost two decades.”
He continued, “She has an outstanding character and a commendable record of service. I believe she can help restore trust in our intelligence services, which have become too politicized and weaponized. We need a reliable intelligence community focused on national safety, and I think Tulsi is the right person to achieve that.”
Margaret Brennan remarked, “She has expressed mistrust toward those intelligence services.”
This exchange between Vice President Vance and Margaret Brennan signifies a notable shift in American political discourse towards more meaningful discussions on national security. Furthermore, Vance’s strong endorsement of Tulsi Gabbard emphasizes that nominees should be evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and reform strategies rather than partisan media portrayals.
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