Trump's pick to head U.S. intelligence has broken with its assessments several times since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Senate Intelligence Chair Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) acknowledged Gabbard’s “unconventional views,” but characterized her as free thinker who can push back on the type of mainstream foreign policy thinking that has dragged the country into disastrous wars abroad.

President Trump’s choice to serve as the director of national intelligence faced tough questions from senators in both parties.

Trump promised during his campaign he would end the war within 24 hours of taking office, but his aides have since said a deal could take months.