Earlier today I told you that six Senate Republicans may vote against Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination for Director of National Intelligence.
I told you those six were:
- Mitch McConnell
- Thom Tillis
- Lisa Murkowski
- Susan Collins
- John Cornyn
- Mike Rounds
Well now we can take off John Cornyn’s name off the list because he has just announce he’s supporting Gabbard for DNI:
Art. II, Section 2,clause 2 provides that the President shall appoint officers with the advice and consent of the Senate.
— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) January 31, 2025
Having won the election decisively, I believe President Trump has earned the right to appoint his own cabinet, absent extraordinary circumstances.
— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) January 31, 2025
Therefore, it is my intention to consent to the appointment of @TulsiGabbard as Director of National Intelligence.
— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) January 31, 2025
Mike Lee has just responded:
Fantastic!
— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) January 31, 2025