Gabbard and her husband are connected to the Science of Identity Foundation, whose former members described worshipping its leader as “God’s voice on Earth.”

Gabbard, an Army Reserve officer whose antiwar views are seen as sympathetic to Moscow, is considered an unconventional choice to lead U.S. spy agencies.

Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard has spoken out about the "incredible mandate" delivered by the "American people" after President-elect Donald Trump nominated her to serve as Director of National Intelligence.

Tulsi Gabbard, who has never worked in the intelligence world, has denied accusations that she promoted Kremlin disinformation.

President-elect Donald Trump is selecting former US Representative and one-time Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard to be his director of national intelligence, elevating a loyalist and skeptic of support for Ukraine to coordinate the nation’s spy agencies.

Trump picks Tulsi Gabbard, former Democratic congresswoman, as nominee for director of national intelligence.

Gabbard hasn't worked directly in the intelligence community but served two years on the House Homeland Security Committee.