December 04, 2024
Why Trump’s Pick for a Top U.S. Intelligence Position Is Setting Off Alarm Bells
Carrie Cordero, Robert M. Gates Senior Fellow and General Counsel at CNAS, joins to discuss concerns about Gabbard’s lack of qualifications for the DNI position and her past statements on national security matters that appear to parrot Kremlin talking points.
Listen to the full episode on The World.
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