Tulsi Gabbard to resign as director of national intelligence, sources say
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her position as director of national intelligence following her husband's cancer diagnosis. Her resignation was confirmed by senior administration officials, and her last day will be June 30th. Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman, had previously endorsed Trump for president in 2024 and had a contentious relationship with other administration officials.
- ▪Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her role as director of national intelligence.
- ▪Her resignation follows her husband’s diagnosis of a serious and rare form of cancer.
- ▪Gabbard's last day in office will be June 30th.
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BREAKING NEWSMay. 22, 2026, 5:27 PM UTCWhite HouseWhite HouseTulsi Gabbard to resign as director of national intelligence, sources sayThe former Democratic congresswoman is leaving her job following her husband’s cancer diagnosis, two senior administration officials tell NBC News.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats on Capitol Hill on March 18.Francis Chung / Politico via APShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Dan De Luce, Garrett Haake and Kelly O'DonnellTulsi Gabbard, the top-ranking U.S.
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