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One of the most significant criticisms of Gabbert, as articulated by Lake and others, is her stances on foreign policy. Gabbert has identified as anti-war and critical of military interventions, framing this as a desire for peace rather than capitulation. Lake contends that this perspective contradicts the need for a strong national defense, particularly in scenarios where allies are threatened by aggressive neighbors, such as Russia’s actions towards Ukraine.
Critics have pointed to Gabbert’s response to the Ukrainian crisis as particularly troubling. She called for ‘both sides’ to de-escalate tensions shortly after Russia began its aggressive invasion, a stance many interpret as inappropriate given the radical nature of the invasion itself.