Newly-appointed DNI Tulsi Gabbard emphasized President Trump’s commitment to global peace and security during her speech at the Munich Security Conference.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
MUNICH, Germany – Tulsi Gabbard, recently sworn in as Director of National Intelligence (DNI), delivered a compelling speech at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, where she spotlighted President Donald Trump’s promise to serve as a “peacemaker and unifier” during his second term.
“It’s a critical time to gather as we face complex threats. More than ever, we need strong intelligence and security partnerships as we work to ensure the freedom and security of our nations and their peoples, and work toward peace,” Gabbard stated, just days after joining Trump’s cabinet.
Gabbard, a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve and former congresswoman from Hawaii, stressed that the groundwork for Trump’s legacy of peace is already visible. She highlighted his efforts to address the “killing and brutality” of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and prevent the possibility of nuclear war.
“President Trump promised in his inaugural address that his proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker and unifier,” Gabbard said. “The foundations of this legacy are already apparent less than a month into his second term.”
In her address, Gabbard detailed Trump’s policy priorities, including combating radical Islamist terrorism, curbing the spread of fentanyl, and dismantling human trafficking networks. She pointed to his designation of cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and the invocation of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to eliminate foreign criminal networks from the United States.
“We recognize that a strong America is better positioned to lead, work with, and support our allies and partners around our shared interests of peace, security, and prosperity,” Gabbard said. “As the President stated in his address at Davos, restoring common sense in America means bringing back strength, peace, and stability abroad.”
Gabbard, who formally joined the Republican Party in October 2024, underscored the need for a “coordinated global response” to address terrorism and challenges from adversaries such as Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. Acknowledging her new role as DNI, she emphasized her extensive national security experience gained through military service and her time in Congress.
“As Director of National Intelligence, I look forward to strengthening our relationships, allowing us to partner when it comes to exchanging critical information to counter threats and advance our mutual interests,” she concluded. “I am focused on returning the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to its original mission, which is to keep the American people safe and deliver the most accurate and timely intelligence to the President, U.S. officials, our warfighters, and our allies.”
Her remarks came shortly after Vice President JD Vance addressed the conference, warning of Europe’s “threat from within.” Vance argued that actions undermining democratic values within European nations pose greater risks than external pressures from Russia or China.
Meanwhile, President Trump’s recent diplomatic efforts were also a focal point. On Wednesday, Trump spoke separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasizing his intent to bring an end to the conflict. Trump described the talks as productive, with both leaders expressing a shared desire for peace.
“… As we both agreed, we want to stop the millions of deaths taking place in the War with Russia/Ukraine,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. He noted that Putin invoked the phrase “common sense,” aligning with Trump’s campaign motto. Following his call with Zelensky, Trump shared that the Ukrainian leader also expressed a strong desire to achieve peace.
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