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Tulsi Gabbard's nomination has sparked widespread debate due to her recent political career shift. Previously a Democrat Vice Chair who dissented from the party's mainstream during the 2016 election cycle, Gabbard now identifies with a more reform-minded perspective that diverges from the traditional views held by many within both the Republican and Democratic parties. Her military background, paired with her outspoken anti-war stance, positions her uniquely at the crossroads of factions that have historically been at odds within the intelligence community.