Tulsi Gabbard's ties to secretive cult may explain her perplexing ...
Dr Caroline Sinavaiana Gabbard toldThe Independent in an interview that her niece’s career is all about the pursuit of power
www.the-independent.comHere’s a concise update on recent coverage about Tulsi Gabbard and the so-called “cult” angle.
- Multiple outlets in late 2024 and 2025 revisited reports about Gabbard’s ties to the Science of Identity Foundation (SIF), a group some critics have labeled a cult. The reporting focused on how those ties were framed as a potential factor in questions about her judgment or independence in public service.[1][2][9][10]
- Coverage generally emphasizes two themes: (1) the historical nature of her associations with the group and its leaders, and (2) the political controversy surrounding her nomination for high-level roles, with critics arguing the connections raise conflicts of interest or concerns about influence.[2][9][10][1]
- Responses from Gabbard and her defenders typically argue that religious or spiritual affiliations should not disqualify qualified candidates, and they note that many figures have complex personal backgrounds that do not dictate policy or governance capabilities.[3][2]
If you’d like, I can pull a few specific articles from a current date and summarize their viewpoints, or help assess how journalists frame these ties in relation to official duties and Senate confirmation dynamics.