In a surprising move, former US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who recently switched her political allegiance from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party, has offered to join President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet. Gabbard’s stated goal? To help prevent “World War III and nuclear war.”
During an interview with News Nation, Gabbard was asked about the possibility of serving in Trump’s administration. She responded, “President Trump is going through, and I know this is how he’s spending a lot of his time right now, looking at making decisions about who he wants to serve on his team and in his cabinet.” When further pressed about her willingness to join Trump’s team, Gabbard emphatically stated, “If there is any way that I can help achieve the goal and objective of preventing World War III and nuclear war, of course, I’d be honored to serve.”
Gabbard’s offer comes at a pivotal moment as Trump assembles his new administration. On Monday, he announced several key appointments, with Senator Marco Rubio reportedly being chosen as Secretary of State. Rubio, along with Congressman Michael Waltz, who is rumored to be in line for the National Security Advisor role, are known for their hawkish stances on China, which they perceive as a significant threat to US economic and military power.
Gabbard, who represented Hawaii in Congress before leaving the Democratic Party in 2022 to become an independent, ran for President in 2020. Her decision to join the Republican Party and now offer her services to Trump is certainly unexpected, especially given her past criticisms of the former president.
While there’s been no official confirmation of Gabbard joining Trump’s cabinet, her offer adds another layer of intrigue to the ongoing political landscape. With her stated commitment to preventing global conflict, Gabbard’s potential entry into Trump’s inner circle will undoubtedly be a topic of intense discussion and scrutiny.
