Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) said she’ll vote to confirm Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence (DNI).
“Polymarket—a betting market where people can bet on the outcome of world events—Tulsi Gabbard’s chances of becoming Director of National Intelligence (DNI) have soared to 92% after multiple GOP senators threw their support behind her. Her odds have spiked +43%, as even previously hesitant Republicans seem to be getting in line,” Mario Nawfal wrote.
POLYMARKET: TULSI GABBARD’S ODDS FOR DNI SKYROCKET PAST 90%
Polymarket—a betting market where people can bet on the outcome of world events—Tulsi Gabbard’s chances of becoming Director of National Intelligence (DNI) have soared to 92% after multiple GOP senators threw… pic.twitter.com/yOdvObqO9c
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 3, 2025
Per Maine Public Radio:
Gabbard’s confirmation was viewed as precarious in part because she had sponsored a bill as a Democratic lawmaker that would have dropped criminal charges against Snowden.
During last week’s confirmation hearing, Collins asked Gabbard if she would support or recommend a presidential pardon of Snowden. Gabbard said she wouldn’t, but the pardon authority rests solely with the president.
Collins vote could salvage Gabbard’s confirmation. Republicans have just a one-vote