Controversy
Status:Resolved
Will Tulsi Gabbard Be Confirmed as Director of National Intelligence?
Resolution:
Yes.
Resolved on Feb 12, 2025
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Claims
Josh HawleyTulsi Gabbard's nomination "may be in jeopardy."
MetaculusWill the following Trump Cabinet nominees withdraw or be voted down in the Senate before March 31, 2025?
The Hill"All of Trump's pending nominees [including Tulsi Gabbard] now appear to have good chances of winning confirmation thanks to the comfortable 53-seat Republican majority in the Senate."Mar 04, 2025
Roger Marshall"I still have confidence [Tulsi Gabbard will be confirmed as director of National Intelligence]."Jan 29, 2025
Fred Kaplan"Tulsi Gabbard may well become President Trump's first Cabinet nominee to get voted down by the Senate."
Bret Weinstein"Many in the Senate are not sufficiently literate to read it, but enough are that RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard will be confirmed."Mar 04, 2025
Kevin Cramer"While [RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard] are sort of out-of-the-box picks, Donald Trump's an out-of-the-box president. And I just think they're going to be fine."Mar 04, 2025
Karoline Leavitt"President Trump nominated Tulsi Gabbard because he believes she will do an excellent job as the Director of National Intelligence, and we expect the Senate to confirm her.”
Fred Kaplan"If a flicker of sense still shines above a handful of seats on the Republican side of the Senate, Thursday's hearing should mark the end of Tulsi Gabbard."
Markwayne Mullin"She's going to be confirmed [as the next Director of National Intelligence]."Mar 04, 2025
Brian Krassenstein"Right now it appears that Senators Collins, Murkowski, and McConnell are likely "no" votes on Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence. This would mean that she would not be confirmed."Mar 04, 2025
Tom Cotton"I expect our Republican Senate is going to confirm all of President Trump's nominees [including Tulsi Gabbard]."Dec 10, 2024
Brian Darling"Not without controversy, but I think they [all of Trump's nominations including Tulsi Gabbard] get confirmed."Nov 14, 2024
Robert Collins"Right now, [Tulsi Gabbard] appears headed for a very narrow but successful confirmation vote."
John Cornyn"I think the jury's still out [whether Tulsi Gabbard will be confirmed or not]."Mar 04, 2025
Steve CortesTulsi Gabbard's confirmation "is headed for a vote, and I think it will ultimately be a successful vote."Mar 04, 2025
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