Donald Trump has nominated former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard to be his Director of National Intelligence.
The former Lieutenant Colonel in the Army who served Hawaii in Congress was tipped for a senior national security role after becoming a Trump ally.
The 43-year-old formally announced that she joined the Republican Party at a campaign rally alongside Trump in the summer.
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Donald Trump has nominated former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard to be his Director of National Intelligence