During a sensitive U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was notably absent, instead sharing vacation photos from Hawaii. Her subsequent presence at an FBI raid in Fulton County, Georgia, related to the 2020 election raised eyebrows, leading to criticism from national security experts who questioned her motives and relevance within the administration. Despite administration officials stating her role in election security justified her attendance, critics argued it blurred the lines between intelligence work and domestic politics. Senator Mark Warner condemned her actions, calling them a potential breach of trust and urging her to brief Congress on the matter.
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