Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard raked in massive income engaging Republican audience, filing shows
Former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard may have officially left the Democratic Party, but that hasn’t stopped her from raking in massive income by engaging with a Republican audience.
In a recent financial disclosure filing, Gabbard revealed that she earned over $1.4 million in the past year through speaking engagements and appearances on conservative media outlets. This income came from a variety of sources, including speaking fees, book royalties, and donations from supporters.
Gabbard, who represented Hawaii in the U.S. House of Representatives for eight years, has been making waves in conservative circles with her criticism of the Democratic Party and her outspoken support for Republican policies. She has appeared on Fox News multiple times, where she has discussed issues such as immigration, foreign policy, and free speech.
Many Republicans have praised Gabbard for her willingness to break with the Democratic Party on certain issues, particularly when it comes to foreign policy. Gabbard has been a vocal critic of U.S. military intervention in foreign conflicts and has called for a more restrained approach to foreign policy.
Gabbard’s pivot to the right has not been without controversy, however. Some Democrats have accused her of abandoning her party and pandering to conservative audiences in order to boost her own profile and financial gain. Gabbard, for her part, has defended her decision to engage with Republicans, arguing that it is important to have conversations with people across the political spectrum.
Regardless of the criticism, it’s clear that Gabbard’s strategy is paying off financially. Her income from conservative engagements far outstrips what she earned as a member of Congress, and she shows no signs of slowing down. As she continues to build her brand as a conservative commentator, it will be interesting to see how she navigates the increasingly polarized political landscape in the United States.
