Following the meeting, Gabbard sat down for an interview where she shared how her spiritual journey and Hindu faith play an integral role in her life. A devout follower of Lord Krishna, Gabbard revealed that Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita provide her with comfort and strength in both the best and worst of times.

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard praised India and the Bhagavad Gita's influence on her life, emphasising how Krishna's teachings provide her strength and peace.

At the Raisina Dialogue 2025, Tulsi Gabbard, the United States' Director of National Intelligence, opened her speech with a warm greeting: "Good morning, aloha, namaste, Jai Shri Krishna." This heartfelt introduction set the tone for her address,

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