During a Senate Intelligence Committee grilling, Gabbard would not give a yes or no answer when asked multiple times if she believes National Security Agency leaker Edward

Gabbard, whose past foreign policy views have raised alarm among lawmakers, was initially considered a long shot for the role.

Gabbard overcame skepticism from Republicans about whether she was the right person for the director of national intelligence post. Sen. Mitch McConnell broke with his party to side with Democrats in voting ‘no.