A recent media report has revealed that former US President Donald Trump has engaged in discussions with former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard on a range of topics, spanning from foreign policy to defense, and even the potential for Gabbard to join his ticket as a vice-presidential candidate.
Gabbard, aged 42, a four-term Democratic Congresswoman and the first Hindu-American from Hawaii, made an unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 2020. After departing from the US Congress, she severed ties with the Democratic Party in 2022 and has since been observed aligning herself with the Republican Party, frequently appearing on Fox News, a conservative news outlet.
According to The Washington Post, Trump and his key advisors have engaged in discussions with Gabbard regarding foreign policy matters and potential changes to the Department of Defense under a hypothetical second term for Trump. These talks with Gabbard are depicted as part of a broader conversation surrounding how Trump would approach Pentagon management if granted a second term by voters.
In a previous statement to Fox News, Gabbard expressed her openness to discussing the possibility of being Trump's running mate in the 2024 election, stating, "I'd be open to that conversation. My mission in life is to serve our country and serve the American people and find the best way to be able to do that."
It has been disclosed that Trump and Gabbard met face-to-face at least once last year. According to sources cited by The Washington Post, Gabbard has often echoed Trump's worldview since his presidency concluded. Discussions between Gabbard and Trump's team have reportedly revolved around various foreign military engagements and Trump's dissatisfaction with fellow Republicans' approaches to foreign policy. Additionally, Trump's advisors see potential in Gabbard, who serves in the Army Reserve, to appeal to independent voters in a general election and promote his military policies.
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