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Breaking! Tulsi Gabbard Reportedly Eyeing Defense Secretary Role in Trump’s New Cabinet
Gateway Pundit ^ | November 12, 2024 | Jim Hoft

Posted on 11/12/2024 3:40:49 PM PST by Macho MAGA Man

Former Democrat Congresswoman and Hawaii Representative Tulsi Gabbard is reportedly setting her sights on the Defense Secretary position in President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration.

Sources close to Trump’s transition team have disclosed that Gabbard, who recently realigned with the Republican Party, has expressed a strong interest in leading the Pentagon under Trump’s upcoming term, the New York Post has learned.

According to one GOP insider, Gabbard is expected to privately approach Trump about her Pentagon aspirations this week, with additional interest in a potential CIA Director role.

The Post reported:

(Excerpt) Read more at thegatewaypundit.com ...


TOPICS: Government; Military/Veterans; Politics; Society
KEYWORDS: isitasmartmove; nope; secofdefense; trump; tulsigabbard
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To: Macho MAGA Man
Right ideology. Wrong technical background.

I don't want Tulsi Gabbard making choices about what it takes to build weapon systems as flexible elements within an array of long-term strategy options. She knows nothing of manufacturing, defense research, or supply chain logistics.

21 posted on 11/12/2024 3:59:41 PM PST by Carry_Okie (The tree of liberty needs a rope.)
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To: laplata

Thanks, she served and she sees what the Left has done to our military (while trying to start WW3). She has a SERIOUS axe to grind. Perfect match for Trump!


22 posted on 11/12/2024 4:00:28 PM PST by BobL
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To: P-Marlowe
I don’t want anyone in that position with “experience”. “Experience”has been the death of the military.

So you think the position should go to someone who has never served in the military as opposed to someone who is an veteran?

23 posted on 11/12/2024 4:00:31 PM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus”)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

NO!!! NEVER!!!! ABSOLUTELY STUPID!! NO GIRLS!!!


24 posted on 11/12/2024 4:00:41 PM PST by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Carry_Okie

I am more concerned about traditional picks with ‘experience’ going/pushing for weapons systems and then going to work for the manufacturers of the systems. All too many times major systems are pushed with emphasis on specifications versus performance based acquisition.


25 posted on 11/12/2024 4:07:06 PM PST by Gaffer
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To: BobL

If she is putting this story out and not Trump or his insiders—then it means she is worried she won’t get a spot.

we got a story about cash patel being in the running for cia chief and then what’s his name got the job.


26 posted on 11/12/2024 4:09:02 PM PST by ckilmer
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To: BobL

If she is putting this story out and not Trump or his insiders—then it means she is worried she won’t get a spot.

we got a story about cash patel being in the running for cia chief and then what’s his name got the job.


27 posted on 11/12/2024 4:09:02 PM PST by ckilmer
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To: Macho MAGA Man

No Way! She hasn’t been in the party enough to trust her with something like that. On top of that a post like that needs to go to someone with advanced military experience.


28 posted on 11/12/2024 4:10:37 PM PST by Revel
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To: Fledermaus

Given that the VA is basically a giant chain of medical centers that is a very good idea.


29 posted on 11/12/2024 4:12:13 PM PST by SaxxonWoods (Black guy upon receiving a MAGA hat: "Murica!")
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Laura Ingraham just announced the job went to Pete Hegseth


30 posted on 11/12/2024 4:12:34 PM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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To: GAGOP

And she has a a good military record… enlisted in national guard, TWO tour in Iraq 2004-2005 😮 went through officer training…. Now a lieutenant colonel in the army reserves

Much different than Tim WalzNuts


31 posted on 11/12/2024 4:12:55 PM PST by Bulwinkle (Bulwinkle, a.k.a. Daffy Duck )
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Pete Hegseth got the position - just announced.


32 posted on 11/12/2024 4:15:25 PM PST by 4Liberty (One person’s Socialism is another’s neighborliness. -Tim Walz)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Nope. Pete Hegseth just announced as Defense Secretary on Laura’s show.


33 posted on 11/12/2024 4:16:56 PM PST by CedarDave (Pubs need to vote to widen the spread over the Dems; beat the cheat!)
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To: BobL

It was just announced that Pete Hegseth has been chosen by Trump for Defense Secretary. Good choice.


34 posted on 11/12/2024 4:17:32 PM PST by laplata (They want each crisis to take the greatest toll possible.)
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To: Sarah Barracuda

Thanks, Sarah!


35 posted on 11/12/2024 4:18:14 PM PST by Macho MAGA Man (The last two weren't balloons. One was a cylindrical object)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Fox just reported Pete Hegseth was just appointed.


36 posted on 11/12/2024 4:18:27 PM PST by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing))
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To: Sarah Barracuda

Good choice. He’s a patriot and combat vet.


37 posted on 11/12/2024 4:18:29 PM PST by laplata (They want each crisis to take the greatest toll possible.)
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To: Pollard; Macho MAGA Man
Might as well just go to the source...

The source for anonymous sources, like has been pointed out before.

38 posted on 11/12/2024 4:18:59 PM PST by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: laplata

“It was just announced that Pete Hegseth has been chosen by Trump for Defense Secretary. Good choice.”

Thanks, don’t know him, but I’ll take your word for it! Hopefully, Tulsi still gets a good position.


39 posted on 11/12/2024 4:20:01 PM PST by BobL
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To: Sarah Barracuda

Hmm. Two divorces.


40 posted on 11/12/2024 4:21:50 PM PST by nwrep
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