Tulsi Gabbard: From Democrat to MAGA Surrogate
Tulsi Gabbard, the former Democrat turned conservative superstar, has made significant financial contributions in her role as a MAGA surrogate. Last year, she brought in over $1.2 million from various sources, showcasing her influence and financial investments in the conservative movement.
The Financial Breakdown
Her earnings include just under $300,000 from an advance for her book, ‘For Love of Country: Leave the Democrat Party Behind,’ close to $200,000 as a Fox News contributor, and nearly $120,000 as a media contributor for the American Center for Law and Justice. Additionally, she earned more than $170,000 from speaking engagements, including notable appearances at the Heritage Foundation.
Aside from these earnings, Gabbard also generated revenue from her businesses, Tulsi Media LLC and TOA Studios LLC, as well as her podcast, ‘The Tulsi Gabbard Show.’ The filings reveal that she has financial stakes in various companies, including investments in MAGA streaming site Rumble, Tesla, Apple, Nvidia, and a Texas real estate fund. She also holds a notable amount of cryptocurrency, primarily in Bitcoin, Cronos, Solana, and Ethereum.
Financial Investments and Plans
Furthermore, Gabbard’s financial investments extend to personal ventures, such as a mortgage on a personal residence and stock holdings in Tesla, Apple, Nvidia, and crypto. In her commitment to transparency, she has pledged to divest from certain stocks and cease involvement in specific business activities once confirmed as the director of national intelligence.
Her ethics agreement includes resignations from various entities and a commitment to discontinue certain professional engagements. This includes stepping away from her podcast, ‘The Tulsi Gabbard Show,’ and severing ties with fundraising groups and media organizations like the American Center for Law and Justice.
Future Plans and Commitments
Looking ahead, Gabbard’s focus remains on her transition to the role of director of national intelligence. She has outlined plans to transfer her interests in TOA Media to her husband, ensuring a clear separation of business activities during her tenure. Additionally, she has taken steps to maintain ethical standards by resigning from positions that may pose conflicts of interest.
As Gabbard navigates this period of transition and prepares for her Senate confirmation hearing, her financial disclosures shed light on her diverse investments and commitments to ethical governance.
