Tulsi Gabbard Alleges Democratic Senators Are Fomenting Religious Bigotry Against Hindus and Hinduism

Former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, chosen by President Donald Trump to lead US intelligence agencies, has accused Democratic senators of inciting religious prejudice against Hindus and Hinduism. Gabbard, 43, the first Hindu American in the House of Representatives, made these remarks during her confirmation hearing for the Director of National Intelligence role, which supervises agencies like the CIA and FBI.

Gabbard has faced criticism from opponents due to her Hindu faith since her nomination by Trump. She highlighted past instances where Democratic senators displayed anti-Christian bias against Trump's judicial nominees, such as Amy Coney Barrett and Brian Buescher. "I condemned those actions as a Democrat in Congress at the time, as religious bigotry must be thoroughly condemned by all of us, no matter the religion," she stated.

Religious Freedom and Constitutional Principles

Gabbard emphasised that some Democratic senators fail to grasp the concept of religious freedom and Article 6 of the Constitution. This article states that no religious test should be required for any public office or trust in the United States. "Unfortunately, there are some Democrat senators who still don’t understand the principle of freedom of religion and Article 6 of the Constitution. No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States," she said.

She further accused these senators of using religious bias against Hindus and Hinduism. Gabbard invited those interested in her spiritual journey to visit her account on X for more insights. "Unfortunately, they’re once again using the religious bigotry card, but this time trying to foment religious bigotry against Hindus and Hinduism, if anyone is sincerely interested in knowing more about my own personal spiritual path of Hinduism, I welcome you to go to my account on X, where I’ll share more on this topic," Gabbard said.

Gabbard's statements underscore ongoing tensions regarding religious tolerance in political appointments. Her call for understanding reflects broader concerns about ensuring equal treatment for all faiths within government roles.