Trump news at a glance: sidelined Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US director of national intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard has announced her resignation as the US director of national intelligence, effective June 30. Her tenure was marked by significant sidelining during key national security discussions, particularly regarding Venezuela and Iran. Gabbard cited her husband's recent cancer diagnosis as a primary reason for her departure from public service.
- ▪Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her position as US director of national intelligence after a challenging term.
- ▪She stated that she needs to support her husband, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
- ▪Gabbard's resignation follows reports that she was excluded from important national security discussions by President Trump.
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Donald Trump watches as Tulsi Gabbard is sworn in in February 2025. Photograph: Nathan Howard/ReutersView image in fullscreenDonald Trump watches as Tulsi Gabbard is sworn in in February 2025. Photograph: Nathan Howard/ReutersTrump administration briefingTrump administrationExplainerTrump news at a glance: sidelined Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US director of national intelligenceGabbard leaves after tumultuous stint during which she was largely left out as Donald Trump launched attacks on Venezuela and Iran – key US politics stories from Friday 22 May at a glanceGuardian staffFri 22 May 2026 23.09 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 23.10 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTulsi Gabbard is leaving her post as US director of national intelligence following a tumultuous stint in which she…
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