Tulsi Gabbard Confronts Joy Behar on The View Over Accusations

Confronting Baseless Accusations

• 💡 Tulsi Gabbard directly addressed "innuendos" and "baseless accusations" spread by Hillary Clinton and others, including Joy Behar, regarding her being a Russian asset or third-party candidate.
• 🎯 She stated these attacks "strike at the core of who I am", emphasizing her identity as a soldier and patriot.

Defending Her Service and Patriotism

• 🎖️ Gabbard highlighted her over 16 years of military service, including two deployments to the Middle East, as evidence of her dedication to protecting American safety and freedom.
• 💪 She identified herself as a "strong and intelligent woman of color" who has dedicated her adult life to serving the country, motivated by the 9/11 attacks.

Critiquing Foreign Policy and Media Tactics

• 🌍 Gabbard criticized Hillary Clinton's foreign policy as "interventionism" and being the "world's police," which she believes caused destruction and loss of life.
• 💬 She accused Joy Behar of "deliberately spreading misinformation" and lies, rather than offering an opinion, and of using personal attacks instead of facts.

Taking Control of the Debate

• ⚡ Tulsi Gabbard asserted her refusal to be bullied, stating she was "correcting you because you're wrong" and that she wouldn't be belittled by someone who hasn't served in war zones.
• 🎤 She declared that Behar's "turn is over" and demanded she listen, ultimately leaving Behar "cornered, defeated" and the audience erupting in applause.

Broader Political Stance

• 🗳️ Gabbard stated her presidential campaign aims to change interventionist foreign policy and make government "of, by, and for the people," putting people ahead of politics and profits.
• ✅ She disagreed with Kamala Harris's view on race/gender being a problem for the presidency, believing Americans are ready for a leader who prioritizes people over politics.