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Ex-Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard's Political Record Tied to a Controversial Guru

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

100% centerFirst reported by N12 · 4 days ago
Center 2

What happened

The Washington Post reports that Tulsi Gabbard’s political actions were for years guided by Chris Butler, the spiritual leader she called her guru. The story is based on 25,000 documents and says Gabbard closely followed his instructions on legislation, public messaging, and social media. Gabbard’s office denied the claims and said the reporting was anti-Hindu.

  • 01Washington Post review of 25,000 documents links Gabbard to Butler’s instructions.
  • 02The paper says she followed guidance on bills, public statements, and X posts.
  • 03Gabbard’s office called the allegations false and anti-Hindu.
  • 04She resigned after being told the story was about to be published.
  • 05Butler declined comment.
  • 06After the report warning, Fox said she was leaving, citing her husband’s cancer.

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N12Center · Hebrew4 days ago
Ex-Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard's Political Record Tied to a Controversial Guru
MakoCenter · Hebrew4 days ago
Washington Post Report Says Chris Butler Shaped Tulsi Gabbard’s Politics for Years

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