Intelligence Community Welcomes Lt. Col. Tulsi Gabbard as Director ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEODNI News Release No. 01-25 February 12, 2025

Intelligence Community Welcomes Lt. Col. Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Lieutenant Colonel Tulsi Gabbard took the oath of office to serve as the eighth Senate-confirmed and first female combat veteran Director of National Intelligence (DNI). DNI Gabbard currently serves in the U.S. Army Reserve and previously served as a four-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

DNI Gabbard issued the following statement:

“I am honored and grateful to President Trump for the opportunity to serve our nation as the Director of National Intelligence. From my experience in the military and in Congress, I know firsthand how critical accurate, unbiased, and timely intelligence is for the President, Congress, and our military to ensure the safety, security, and freedom of the American people.

Unfortunately, trust in the Intelligence Community is at an all-time low. President Trump's reelection is a clear mandate from the American people to end the weaponization and politicization of the IC. As DNI, I look forward to working with those who are charged with the critical mission of securing our nation to do just that.”

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