Leaked records raise questions about Gabbard's political advisers
Reporting and findings
- reported
Civil Beat reported that leaked materials described political guidance to Gabbard from Science of Identity founder Chris Butler's circle. Adviser Sunil Khemaney disputed attribution to Butler, saying most materials came from himself and other advisers, including her father.
- Honolulu Civil Beat: Leaked Documents Show Gabbard Family's Deep Ties To Sect LeaderOpening account and Sadness And Trauma section, paragraph beginning In response to the Post
Summary and current status
Civil Beat reported allegations that Chris Butler's religious circle guided Gabbard's congressional positions and messaging; her adviser disputed attribution of the materials to Butler.
Reported political-influence allegations; attribution disputed
People and organizations
- Tulsi GabbardFormer congresswoman whose political advice was examined in leaked records