Tulsi Gabbard’s resistance to foreign wars amid Trump’s aggression was her undoing | Mohamad Bazzi
Tulsi Gabbard's tenure as the US director of national intelligence ended amid tensions with President Trump over foreign policy. Despite her loyalty to Trump, her anti-interventionist stance led to her sidelining within the administration. Gabbard's resignation was reportedly influenced by her opposition to US military actions, particularly regarding Iran and Venezuela.
- ▪Gabbard submitted her resignation to Trump, effective June 30, to support her husband who was diagnosed with cancer.
- ▪She faced pressure from Trump regarding her assessments of Iran's nuclear capabilities and was excluded from key planning meetings.
- ▪Gabbard's anti-interventionist views increasingly isolated her within the Trump administration, culminating in her resignation.
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‘Gabbard repeatedly drew Trump’s anger for her handling of intelligence around Iran’s nuclear program and capabilities.’ Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/ReutersView image in fullscreen‘Gabbard repeatedly drew Trump’s anger for her handling of intelligence around Iran’s nuclear program and capabilities.’ Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/ReutersOpinionTrump administrationTulsi Gabbard’s resistance to foreign wars amid Trump’s aggression was her undoingMohamad BazziThe director of national intelligence was sidelined as the president abandoned his pose as the ‘candidate of peace’Sun 24 May 2026 08.00 EDTShareTulsi Gabbard, the US director of national intelligence, stayed loyal to Donald Trump until the end – and nurtured the president’s grievances against his political enemies.
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