As President-elect Donald Trump solidifies his Cabinet with nominations that will need to be confirmed by the Senate when he takes office in mid-January, his pick for director of national intelligence is giving one GOP senator pause.

Trump selected former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for the high-level intelligence position, a move that has been slammed by some, including former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, who sees her as a defender of China, Russia, Syria, and Iran.