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Tulsi Gabbard Faces Backlash from GOP Senators After Refusing to Call Snowden a ‘Traitor’

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Tulsi Gabbard Faces Backlash from GOP Senators After Refusing to Call Snowden a ‘Traitor’

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Tulsi Gabbard, during her Senate confirmation hearing on January 30, 2025, faced criticism from GOP senators after she refused to label Edward Snowden a “traitor.” When questioned about Snowden’s actions, Gabbard acknowledged that he broke the law but declined to call him a traitor. This stance sparked backlash from Republican senators, particularly from Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton, who has strongly condemned Snowden in the past. Gabbard’s refusal to condemn Snowden as a traitor has raised concerns among GOP members about her judgment, especially given her previous support for clemency for Snowden. The controversy highlights the challenges Gabbard faces in gaining bipartisan support for her nomination, as her positions on intelligence issues draw sharp criticism from both Republicans and Democrats.