What to know about Tulsi Gabbard: From Bernie backer to Trump intel nominee

Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to become President-elect Trump’s national intelligence director opens a new chapter in a whirlwind national political career that largely launched alongside the progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). After a decorated military career and four terms representing Hawaii in the House, Gabbard sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, running on a progressive platform and railing against U.S. involvement in foreign wars. Two years later, sh