Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Tulsi Gabbard Appoints Trump Ally Amidst Bias Allegations
Tulsi Gabbard, the US Director of National Intelligence, has chosen a supporter of Donald Trump to lead a key intelligence group.
This comes after some people said that the group had a left-wing bias.
Both Democrats and Republicans have argued about this.
Gabbard's decision is seen as a move to gain more control.
Former President Trump disagreed with the DNI's assessment of Iran's nuclear abilities.
The new acting chair, Nicholas Kass, is known for criticizing Democrats and supporting Trump.
Tulsi Gabbard appointed Trump ally Nicholas Kass as acting chair of the National Intelligence Council (NIC).
The appointment follows accusations of left-wing bias within the US intelligence community.
Gabbard's move aims to exert more control over the intelligence assessment hub.
Trump criticised Gabbard's assessment of Iran's nuclear capabilities.
Kass has publicly criticised Democrats and supported Trump.
- Who
- Tulsi Gabbard appointed Nicholas Kass.
- What
- Tulsi Gabbard appointed a Trump ally as acting chair of the National Intelligence Council.
- When
- Recent
- Where
- US
- Why
- To gain control and address alleged left-wing bias.
Democrats
Republicans
Political Affiliation
Democrats
Potentially critical of the appointment of a Trump ally.
Republicans
Supports the appointment of Trump ally as acting chair.
- Appointee
- Nicholas Kass
- Position
- Acting chair of the National Intelligence Council (NIC)
- DNI
- Tulsi Gabbard
- Allegation
- Left-wing bias
- Former President's stance
- Criticised assessment of Iran's nuclear program