During her 15 months as chief of America’s spy agencies, Gabbard faced scrutiny over her conduct and the handling of U.S. intelligence.
May 22, 2026 2:42 PM EDT
Tulsi Gabbard announced Friday that she is stepping down as director of national intelligence.
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In a letter to President Donald Trump that she posted on social media, Gabbard wrote that she is resigning, effective June 30, to be with her husband after he was diagnosed "with an extremely rare form of bone cancer."
Read the full letter by clicking on the document below.
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