Trump's Intelligence Pick Tulsi Gabbard Was Briefly on TSA Watchlist

Gabbard's inclusion on the TSA's 'Quiet Skies' list, linked to her foreign travel and connections, raises concerns about her nomination as Director of National Intelligence.

Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, was briefly placed on the TSA's 'Quiet Skies' watchlist earlier this year due to her travel patterns and foreign connections.
The 'Quiet Skies' program is not a terrorist watchlist but flags individuals for additional airport security screening based on algorithmic analysis of travel behavior and intelligence data.
Gabbard publicly claimed her placement on the list was politically motivated, citing her criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris, though sources have denied this connection.
Her history of controversial foreign engagements, including meetings with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has drawn scrutiny and discomfort among some GOP senators regarding her nomination.
Trump has indicated he may bypass standard background checks for his top nominees, raising questions about the level of security vetting Gabbard will undergo.