Privacy hawks tout Tulsi Gabbard nomination as check on government spy powers

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Tulsi Gabbard to lead the intelligence community was met with mixed reactions, but a faction of activists and lawmakers who have worked to rein in government spy powers were pleased by the choice.

Gabbard, a veteran and former congresswoman from Hawaii, has faced accusations from some that her stances on U.S. adversaries could threaten national security, but others see Gabbard as an ally in their fight for privacy protections.