Trump: AG Bondi Directed Intelligence Chief Gabbard to Attend Georgia FBI Raid/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Donald Trump praised intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard during remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast. Trump said Gabbard reviewed alleged ballot irregularities in Georgia at the urging of Attorney General Pam Bondi. He also attacked Democrats for opposing voter ID laws, framing the issue as election integrity.
Trump Praises Gabbard Over Voter ID: Quick Looks
- Trump defends Tulsi Gabbard’s role in Georgia election review
- Says visit to Fulton County elections office came at Pam Bondi’s insistence
- Remarks delivered during National Prayer Breakfast in Washington
- Gabbard faced criticism for presence during FBI search
- Trump claims probe focused on “votes that want to be checked out”
- President attacks Democrats for opposing voter ID laws
- Media scrutiny of Gabbard highlighted in Trump’s comments
- Trump praises Bondi and Gabbard for their leadership
Deep Look: Trump: AG Bondi Directed Intelligence Chief Gabbard to Attend Georgia FBI Raid
President Donald Trump publicly praised his director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, on Thursday while sharply criticizing Democrats over their opposition to voter identification laws, framing both issues as central to election integrity.
Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, Trump said Gabbard traveled to Fulton County, Georgia, to review alleged ballot irregularities at the urging of Attorney General Pam Bondi. The visit occurred amid controversy surrounding an FBI search of a county elections office, which sparked questions about the intelligence chief’s involvement.
“We have our director of national and international intelligence,” Trump told attendees, adding that Gabbard “took a lot of heat” for her role. He said the review was carried out because Bondi requested it, describing the attorney general as “smart” and decisive.
According to Trump, the purpose of the visit was to examine votes that he said warranted further scrutiny. He recounted how reporters questioned Gabbard’s presence, responding that the decision was driven by Bondi’s request rather than political motivation.
“She’s done a fantastic job and Pam has done a fantastic job, and we appreciate both,” Trump said, offering rare public praise amid mounting criticism of the administration’s election-related actions.
The remarks came one day after Trump said he was unsure why Gabbard joined FBI agents at the elections office, a statement that fueled speculation about the scope of her involvement. Gabbard’s presence during the search drew backlash from critics who argued the intelligence community should remain insulated from domestic election disputes.
Beyond defending his intelligence chief, Trump used the speech to attack Democrats for resisting voter ID laws, portraying their opposition as a threat to fair elections. Republicans have long argued that voter identification requirements prevent fraud, while Democrats contend such laws disproportionately affect minority and low-income voters.
The president’s comments underscore how election integrity remains a defining issue for his administration, blending praise for loyal officials with sharp political attacks as legal and political battles over voting rules continue nationwide.
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