Tulsi Gabbard has announced her resignation as Director of National Intelligence, citing the need to support her husband, Abraham, following his diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer.
According to a resignation letter shared on her verified X account on Friday, Gabbard informed President Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office that she would step down from the position effective June 30, 2026.
In the letter, Gabbard expressed appreciation to the president for the opportunity to serve in the role over the past year and a half.
She described the decision as a difficult one, explaining that her husband’s health condition would require her full attention in the coming months.
“At this time, I must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle,” she stated.
