Koch-Backed Daniel Davis Appointed Deputy DNI Under Tulsi Gabbard, Sparks Criticism Over Israel Stance

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Updated Mar 12, 2025, 07:29 PM

Daniel Davis, a senior fellow at the Koch-backed Defense Priorities think tank, has been tapped as a deputy director of national intelligence for mission integration, according to three sources with knowledge of the selection. Davis, known for his strident criticism of Israel, has described U.S. support for Israel's war in Gaza as a strategic and moral mistake. He has also opposed military action against Iran's nuclear program, suggesting that U.S. and Israeli policies are pushing Iran toward nuclear weapon development. Davis's appointment to one of the top positions at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence under DNI Tulsi Gabbard does not require Senate confirmation. His selection adds to a series of appointments across national security agencies that have raised concerns among some observers due to their positions on Israel and Middle East policy, several of whom are alumni of the Koch-linked Defense Priorities. Several organizations and individuals have expressed concern over Davis's appointment. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has criticized Davis for diminishing Hamas's attack on October 7 and undermining U.S. support for Israel's right to defend itself. StopAntisemitism has highlighted Davis's dismissal of the Iranian regime as a threat to Israel and America, despite Iran's stated intentions against both nations.

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Jewish Insider

@J_Insider

Kingsley Wilson’s appointment as deputy press secretary for the Pentagon has caused consternation among pro-Israel Republicans on Capitol Hill given her long record espousing antisemitic conspiracy theories. @emilyfjacobs reports: https://t.co/Ag87v0hTFs

Laura Loomer

@LauraLoomer

I just spoke with a Trump administration official who told me that Daniel Davis @DanielLDavis1 is NOT being appointed to the Trump admin by @TulsiGabbard to work as her Deputy in DNI. They are aware of reports circulating online and say these reports are FALSE. They also… https://t.co/bxfUNATdKB

Sulaiman Ahmed

@ShaykhSulaiman

Really happy to see Daniel Davis @DanielLDavis1 being appointed to the Trump administration as Deputy Director of National Intelligence. The first Anti-War, Pro-Peace appointment. https://t.co/Gs79lTStsA