Tulsi Gabbard Takes the Exit Ramp
Tulsi Gabbard has announced her resignation as the Director of National Intelligence, effective June 30. Her tenure was marked by conflicts with President Trump and controversial actions that undermined the intelligence community. Gabbard's decision to leave comes amid personal challenges, including her husband's health issues.
- ▪Gabbard served as the Director of National Intelligence for 15 months, but her views often clashed with the Trump administration.
- ▪She faced criticism for prioritizing political agendas over objective intelligence assessments.
- ▪Gabbard's resignation follows her husband's diagnosis with a rare type of bone cancer.
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National SecurityTulsi Gabbard Takes the Exit RampExcluded from Trump’s inner circle, she sought the president’s approval by spreading baseless claims.By Shane HarrisMark Peterson / ReduxMay 22, 2026, 5:19 PM ET ShareSave It’s a measure of Donald Trump’s low regard for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, as well as its soon-to-be former occupant, that while the commander in chief was making final preparations to invade Venezuela and kidnap its president, Tulsi Gabbard was posting photos of herself from a beach in Hawaii.Gabbard, who informed Trump of her resignation today, spent 15 months as the director of national intelligence—on paper, at least. By law, the DNI is supposed to serve as the president’s chief intelligence adviser.
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