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Tulsi Gabbard announced she will resign as Director of National Intelligence, effective June 30, 2026, to care for her husband Abraham Williams after he was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer. President Trump said Aaron Lukas will serve as acting DNI. Her tenure had at times clashed with the White House over Iran policy, and she pledged a smooth transition as she steps away from public service.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence to support her husband, who has been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer; Aaron Lukas will serve as acting DNI following her departure, effective June 30, with Trump confirming the resignation.
Tulsi Gabbard’s office says the ODNI has referred information to the DOJ that may involve possible crimes by former intelligence-community employees, tied to the whistleblower whose complaint helped trigger Trump’s 2019 impeachment. The referrals come as Gabbard promotes claims of a “deep state” effort to undermine Trump, including declassified documents and media appearances. The DOJ will decide whether to pursue an investigation, while Trump allies call the move political weaponization of the department.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told lawmakers that Trump personally asked her to be on-site during the FBI’s raid on a Fulton County, Georgia elections office and she later facilitated a brief call between Trump and some FBI agents involved; she denied pressuring the agents and said her actions were within her statutory authority to coordinate election security. Democrats on the intelligence panels say the disclosure raises questions about presidential involvement in domestic law enforcement, while the White House declined to comment.
Tulsi Gabbard, a former Congresswoman and current Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserves, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to be the Director of National Intelligence. Known for her impressive shooting skills, Gabbard's nomination highlights her strong pro-freedom stance and military background. Her gun range videos have gained attention, showcasing her proficiency with firearms, which, while not a requirement for the DNI role, adds to her appeal among Second Amendment supporters.
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as his nominee for Director of National Intelligence, a move likely to spark a contentious confirmation process. Gabbard, who transitioned from a Democratic presidential candidate to a Trump supporter, has been known for her anti-interventionist foreign policy views and controversial stances on US adversaries. Her appointment reflects her alignment with Trump's "America First" ideology, despite her past criticisms of his patriotism. The role's influence varies, but Gabbard's nomination underscores her evolving political journey.