Staff Reports
In a turn of events that can only be described as a win for conservative values, Lt. Col. Tulsi Gabbard was officially sworn in as the new Director of National Intelligence in a ceremony in the Oval Office, and President Trump was right there to witness it all. Attorney General Pam Bondi, doing her part to shield the country from the left’s chaos, administered the oath of office as Margo Martin, a special assistant to the president, excitedly shared video clips of the moment on social media.
The confirmation of Gabbard, a former Democrat turned proud Republican, was not without its drama, coming in just hours before her ceremonial swearing in. The Senate clothed her in official intelligence authority with a nail-biting 52-48 vote. This vote saw the ever-consistent Mitch McConnell joining the 47 Democrats in opposition, but every other Republican apparently recognized brilliance and stood in support of Gabbard. It’s almost comical to note that McConnell himself voted to confirm Joe Biden’s intelligence director, Avril Haines, back in 2021, but that’s D.C. politics for you—where loyalty to party seems sometimes to be as flimsy as the latest TikTok trend.
WATCH: Tulsi Gabbard is officially sworn in as Director of National Intelligence by Attorney General Pam Bondi 🇺🇸
It’s OVER for the Deep State 🇺🇸 THIS IS A HUGE WIN FOR AMERICA 🇺🇸 #StateOfPlay pic.twitter.com/blCDkQice8
— Ape𝕏 (@CubanOnlyTrump) February 12, 2025
The close confirmation vote only adds to the intrigue, especially considering McConnell’s recent aversion to progressive appointments. When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced the Senate, a show of bipartisanship—if one could call it that—played out. Senators Murkowski and Collins sided with McConnell and the Democrats, creating a 50-50 tie until none other than Vice President JD Vance cast the tiebreaking vote to see Hegseth through. Talk about the drama of a soap opera mixed with C-SPAN.
Gabbard’s journey from serving Hawaii’s Second Congressional District to commanding battalions in the U.S. Army Reserve showcases the kind of resilience and leadership that is sorely missing in Democrat ranks. She donned her uniform proudly while juggling duties on the House Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Homeland Security Committees. Her presidential run in 2020 was a standout moment during the debates, particularly when she uniquely schooled Kamala Harris, proving that Gabbard not only talks the talk but also walks the walk.
Most notably, Gabbard’s exit from the Democrat Party in 2022 was a fireworks moment that lit up the political landscape. She had the audacity to critique her old stomping grounds, labeling the party as under the control of “an elitist cabal of warmongers driven by cowardly wokeness.” Subsequently, she formally joined the GOP in early October 2024 at a Trump rally, reveling in the pride of joining a party hailed for its fight against oppression and dedication to common sense. What better place for her to land than with a party that actually understands equality? With Gabbard at the helm of intelligence, the future might just be a tad brighter for America.
