Tulsi Gabbard was sworn in as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence on Wednesday shortly after she was confirmed by the Senate, where Republicans who had initially questioned her experience and judgment fell in line behind her nomination.

In a 52-48 vote mostly along party lines, Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed Wednesday morning as the next director of national intelligence. Here are some things to know about her new role

Gabbard, among President Donald Trump’s most controversial nominees, overcame the initial objections of a handful of Republicans skeptical about her qualifications.