Tulsi Gabbard's Confirmation Outfit Ripped as ‘Full Disney Villain'
The Republican-controlled Senate voted to confirm former Democratic congresswoman-turned MAGA sentinel Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence on Wednesday to the chagrin of several Disney fans.
Dressed in head-to-toe bridal white, complementing a white streak in her Raven-colored hair, Gabbard projected confidence amid scrutiny from Republicans and Democrats over her ties to Russian leader Vladimir Putin and her ultra controlling anti-gay guru.
Ultimately, dissenting Republicans fell in line—except Sen. Mitch McConnell—and Gabbard was confirmed to lead the Trump administration's spy operations as director of national intelligence with a 52-48 vote.
And while Gabbard promptly received kudos from some of the internet's loudest Republican voices, such as Meghan McCain, who gushed in an X post, 'We love you so much and are so proud of you and Abraham.'
Others likened Gabbard's attempt to appear pious in a white pantsuit to Disney villain Cruella De Vil in 101 Dalmatians.
As Gabbard began trending on X during the hearing, a Reddit group opened with commentators lampooning Gabbard's getup.
'Any moment now, I'm waiting for her dramatic cape swirl and evil monologue,' wrote one commentator.
Another added, with a play on dog breeds, 'She's the human equivalent of a s--tbull.'
Explaining why he voted no in a statement, McConnell, 82, wrote, 'The nation should not have to worry that the intelligence assessments the President receives are tainted by a Director of National Intelligence with a history of alarming lapses in judgment.'
On X, the Cruella De Vil comparisons and critics over Gabbard's judgement continued.
'Republicans confirm Cruella DeVille as Director of National Intelligence,' tweeted one commentator.
Piling on, another added, 'Cruella Deville Putin's asset is now in our government.'
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