Wasserman Schultz, a former DNC chair and current Congresswoman, has publicly alleged that Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is “likely a Russian asset.” This claim stems from Gabbard’s past praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin and her opposition to U.S. military intervention in Syria. Schultz stated, “I think it’s very likely that she is a Russian asset,” and called on Gabbard to be investigated by the intelligence community. Gabbard has denied these allegations, calling them “outrageous” and a “smear campaign.”