Former democrat and reputed likely Russian asset Tulsi Gabbard has been nominated by the incoming president for Director of National Intelligence. If approved by the senate, Gabbard will oversee the nation’s most sensitive intelligence agencies and operations. The former representative from Hawaii has repeatedly been accused of parroting pro-Russian propaganda and her nomination leaves some in the intelligence community “reeling”. Gabbard reportedly never served on the intelligence committee of congress and has little intelligence experience. One can consider why Trump would appoint the potentially pro-Russian skeptic of America intelligence to this highly sensitive post. Associated Press has a more full rundown on Gabbard’s background, including her active duty service in the US Armed Forces.