Another Hindu leader has entered Donald Trump's cabinet. Trump has appointed Tulsi Gabbard of Indian origin as the new US National Intelligence Director . Former Congress member Tulsi Gabbard is also known as America's first Hindu Congresswoman.
Tulsi Gabbard has also been a soldier and has been deployed to war zones in the Middle East and Africa on various occasions. She had left the Democratic Party some time ago and joined the Republican Party at the time of the election.
Left the Democratic Party in the year 2022
In 2019, Tulsi Gabbard defeated Kamala Harris in the Democratic presidential primary debate. However, she lagged behind in the race for the presidential nomination. In 2022, she left the Democratic Party and joined the Republican Party. Trump also sought Tulsi's help to defeat Harris in the election debate.
Tulsi Gabbard was born in the US to a father of Samoan and European descent. He named her Tulsi because of her interest in Hinduism.
Vivek Ramaswami was also given a big responsibility
After appointing several important positions, Donald Trump has also given a big responsibility to Tesla chief Elon Musk and millionaire entrepreneur-turned-politician Vivek Ramaswami. Trump has announced that Musk and Ramaswami will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DoGE).
Vivek Ramaswamy is a wealthy biotech entrepreneur. Although he has no government experience, he has worked in the corporate sector and focuses on cost cutting.
Trump appointed a news hacker as his defense secretary
Apart from this, Donald Trump has also announced the name of the new Defense Secretary of America. Trump has chosen Fox News host and author Pete Hegseth for the post of Defense Secretary. He is also a former soldier. 44-year-old Pete Hegseth has served in the military in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Trump has described him as tough, smart and a true believer in America First. Apart from this, Trump has chosen Matt Gaetz of Florida as the new Attorney General of the country.
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