Tulsi Gabbard, First Hindu-American US Director of National Intellegence in Donald Trump's New Cabinet.
In a landmark move, Tulsi Gabbard has been appointed as the Director of U.S. Intelligence, marking a significant shift in American intelligence leadership. Tulsi Gabbard, though a practicing Hindu has herself clarified that she is not of Indian origin. She has roots in both Samoan and Hawaiian cultures. The 43 year old Tulsi Gabbard was also the first Hindu ever elected to the U.S. Congress. Tulsi Gabbard's mother Carol Porter Gabbard became interested in Hinduism, having been raised in a multicultural household. All her children have Hindu names - Bhakti, Jai, Aryan, Tulsi and Vrindavan. Tulsi also follows Hinduism since her childhood. Tulsi Gabbard has been open about how her Hindu beliefs shape her views on life, politics, and her sense of service. In fact, she has described how her faith has influenced her commitment to values such as non-violence, compassion, and social justice. Four-term US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has been named as the director of National int...