Trump ally Jim Banks floats Stefanik as next intelligence chief
Sen. Jim Banks has recommended Rep. Elise Stefanik for the position of intelligence chief following Tulsi Gabbard's resignation. Banks believes Stefanik would be a suitable replacement and is confident in her confirmability in the Senate. Gabbard's departure marks the fourth Cabinet official to leave the Trump administration this year, amidst ongoing challenges within the administration.
- ▪Sen. Jim Banks suggested Rep. Elise Stefanik for the intelligence chief position after Tulsi Gabbard's resignation.
- ▪Stefanik has been a member of the House Intelligence Committee since 2017.
- ▪Gabbard's resignation is reportedly due to her husband's health issues.
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Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) believes President Donald Trump should give Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) another shot at a Cabinet post, publicly recommending her for intelligence chief after Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation on Friday. Banks, one of the president’s Senate allies, said in an X post that Stefanik would be a “great replacement” for Gabbard, who is stepping down as director of national intelligence in a month to help take care of her ailing husband. Recommended Stories Thom Tillis claps back at Trump over ‘stupid stuff’ hurting GOP Trump claims Tillis ‘quit’ reelection bid after Trump refused endorsement Senate punts immigration enforcement vote over ‘anti-weaponization’ fund outrage Last year, Trump nominated Stefanik to be his ambassador to the United Nations, but her name was…
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