Gabbard, who criticized Zelensky for banning UOC, heads U.S. Intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard took the oath of office. Photo: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA/Bloomberg
February 13, 2025 – Former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the Director of National Intelligence, Voice of America reports.
As National Intelligence Chief, Gabbard will oversee 18 intelligence agencies, manage a $100 billion budget, and serve as the chief intelligence advisor to President Donald Trump. The publication notes that her confirmation marks another victory for President Trump.
Gabbard has repeatedly criticized Zelensky for his persecution and ban of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Additionally, she is listed on Ukraine’s Myrotvorets website (a scandalous 'peacemaker' website created during Poroshenko's rule and known for collecting personal data of 'disloyal' people to make them a target for persecution by authorities. Prohibited by international organizations, in particular the UN – Ed.) for "spreading Russian propaganda."
Her profile on the site states the following:
"A victim of psychological abuse by russia's terrorist propaganda. Engaged in disseminating russian propaganda. An attempt on sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Denial of the right to defend sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Participation in russia's anti-Ukrainian propagandist operations against Ukraine. Involvement in information security operations organized by russia (an aggressor and terrorist country). Dissemination of false information. Justification of russian aggression and murder of Ukrainian citizens by russian fascist invaders. Likely an agent of Russian intelligence services."
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