Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top US intelligence official
Tulsi Gabbard has announced her resignation as Director of National Intelligence, effective June 30, due to her husband's diagnosis of a rare form of bone cancer. She expressed gratitude to President Trump for the opportunity to serve in her role. Despite her stated reasons, sources suggest she may have been forced out by the White House amid policy differences.
- ▪Tulsi Gabbard resigned as Director of National Intelligence, effective June 30.
- ▪She cited her husband's rare bone cancer diagnosis as the reason for her resignation.
- ▪A source claimed Gabbard was forced out by the White House, despite her gratitude towards Trump.
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Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top US intelligence officialSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxDirector of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told US President Donald Trump she was stepping away from her role as her husband was suffering from a rare form of bone cancer.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 23, 2026, 01:55 AMUpdated May 23, 2026, 02:12 AMListenSummariseTulsi Gabbard resigned as Director of National Intelligence, effective June 30. She cited her husband's rare bone cancer diagnosis as the reason.A source claimed Gabbard was forced out by the White House, despite her stated gratitude and Trump calling her work "great."Aaron Lukas will serve as acting director.
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