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Tulsi Gabbard
Former Director of National Intelligence & Combat Veteran
Tulsi Gabbard served as the eighth Director of National Intelligence and was the first female combat veteran to hold the position. She previously represented Hawaii in the U.S. House of Representatives for four terms, serving on the Armed Services, Homeland Security, and Foreign Affairs Committees. A combat veteran who has served in uniform since 2003, Gabbard has deployed to the Middle East and Africa. She speaks on national security, leadership, public service, and protecting American freedoms.