Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s director of national intelligence, citing husband’s health
Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as the director of national intelligence, citing her husband's battle with cancer as the reason for her departure. She informed President Trump of her decision on June 30, stating that she needs to support her husband during this challenging time. Gabbard is the fourth Cabinet official to leave during Trump's second term, and her principal deputy will take over her responsibilities.
- ▪Tulsi Gabbard resigned as director of national intelligence due to her husband's cancer diagnosis.
- ▪She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump's second term.
- ▪Gabbard's resignation follows previous departures from other key positions in the administration.
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Open this photo in gallery:Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard sits in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in a 2025 file photo.Alex Brandon/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountTulsi Gabbard resigned as U.S. President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump’s second term.In her resignation letter, which she posted on social media, Gabbard said she told Trump of her decision to leave office on June 30.
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