Tulsi Gabbard, the former Democratic congresswoman nominated by Donald Trump as the next director of national intelligence, faces mounting opposition in her confirmation process. READ MORE: https://www.thetimes.com/article/c682… Gabbard, 43, who represented Hawaii and ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, has since aligned with Trump’s “America First” agenda. Once considered a potential running-mate, she was nominated for the intelligence role after last month’s election. If confirmed,