Former U.S. intelligence officials have recently issued a collective warning expressing their concerns about Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard’s ties to India’s ruling Congress party. The caution has been extended due to the potential threats these relations may impose on Gabbard’s political impartiality and integrity should she continue to build associations with the foreign party.
In a joint statement, the two ex-intelligence experts contended that the congresswoman’s deep involvement with Indian party officials could potentially sway her political stance on critical national security decisions. They discussed how these foreign relationships could lead to corruption, manipulation, and threatened allegiance, thereby undermining the democratic process within the United States.
The former officials further described what they believe to be a pattern of intended influencing by the Indian government on Tulsi Gabbard, citing her advocacy for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the country’s ruling party. Until this point, some reports have indicated that Gabbard has consistently refrained from openly criticizing the Indian government and its policies, despite understanding the well-founded human rights concerns surrounding them.
As more issues sparked debates regarding her allegiances, the growing apprehension fueled by these former intelligence experts has drawn attention to Gabbard’s close working relationship with Congress party members and G-23 rebels. This group of disenchanted party leaders has been challenging the government’s policies and has been demanding internal democratic reforms within the Congress party. The ex-intelligence analysts suspect that Gabbard’s support for these rebels could indicate compromised intentions, further threatening her position on U.S. politics.
On the other hand, Gabbard’s spokesperson has dismissed the notion that her actions are influenced by foreign entities, reiterating her commitment to staying true to American values and principles. The spokesperson confirms that her “candid conversations” with Indian leaders have played an instrumental role in fostering a mutually productive dialogue between the two nations in addressing pressing global issues, including climate change and security threats.
The former intelligence officials’ caution has provided valuable insight into the ever-evolving political landscape, urging the American public to discern the hidden dangers that Gabbard’s decisions may pose to national security concerns amid growing global alliances and foreign relationships.
