Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence to Support Husband's Health
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to resign next month

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Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence in the Trump administration, announced her resignation effective June 30, 2026, to care for her husband, Abraham, who is battling a rare form of bone cancer. President Trump has appointed Aaron Lukas as acting director following her departure.
- 01Gabbard's resignation is effective June 30, 2026, as she prioritizes her husband's health.
- 02President Trump praised Gabbard's contributions and expressed confidence in her husband's recovery.
- 03Gabbard faced scrutiny from Democrats for her previous comments on Iran's nuclear capabilities.
- 04She was confirmed as Director of National Intelligence shortly after Trump began his second term in 2025.
- 05Her resignation follows the announcement of her policy deputy, Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, also resigning amid disagreements with the administration's Iran policy.
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Tulsi Gabbard, who has served as the Director of National Intelligence under President Donald Trump, announced her resignation effective June 30, 2026. In her resignation letter, Gabbard cited the need to support her husband, Abraham, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. President Trump expressed understanding and support for her decision, stating, "She, rightfully, wants to be with him, bringing him back to good health as they currently fight a tough battle together." Gabbard, who transitioned from being a Democratic congresswoman and presidential candidate to a Republican, faced scrutiny from her party for her stance on Iran's nuclear ambitions. Her confirmation as Director of National Intelligence was contentious, lacking bipartisan support, with notable opposition from former Republican Leader Mitch McConnell. Gabbard's resignation follows the recent news of her policy deputy, Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, resigning due to disagreements over the administration's approach to Iran, although Kennedy later clarified her support for the president's agenda. Gabbard's departure marks a significant change in the leadership of the intelligence community during a tumultuous political period.
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