Gabbard Withdraws War Critic From Top Intel Job Following ‘smear Campaign’ By Pro-Israel Groups – The Cradle
Gabbard Withdraws War Critic From Top Intel Job Following ‘smear Campaign’ By Pro-Israel Groups
The intel chief’s deputy choice was a retired officer who referred to US support for Israel in Gaza as a ‘moral and strategic mistake’ and described war threats against Iran as ‘reckless’
US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard declined to appoint a critic of Washington’s wars to a key briefing position for US President Donald Trump following a “smear campaign” by DC-based outlet Jewish Insider (JI).
Retired Lt. Col. Danny Davis was tapped to serve as Deputy Director of National Intelligence, working under Gabbard, “until his appointment was abruptly withdrawn Wednesday,” reports POLITICO.
As Deputy DNI, Davis would have overseen the compiling of the president’s daily brief, a collection of intelligence evaluations sent to the White House and key policymakers.
Hours before Gabbard dropped Davis’s name on 12 March, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) called his appointment “extremely dangerous.” In a social media post, the pro-Israel group accused Davis of “minimizing” the Hamas attack on the Gaza envelope on 7 October 2023 and of “undermining” US support for Israel.
“He has opposed military action to destroy Iran’s nuclear program, and suggested that it is only US and Israeli policy and actions that are pushing Iran toward pursuing a nuclear weapon,” JI declared in its report.
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“Elbridge Colby’s confirmation held up due to insufficient prioritization of Israel.
Tulsi Gabbard’s choice for deputy DNI out due to insufficient Israel support.
Trump’s (Jewish) hostage envoy is out for talking to Hamas and saying Israel and the US have different interests.”
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