Who is Aaron Lukas, Tulsi Gabbard’s interim replacement at ODNI?
Aaron Lukas has been appointed as the acting director of national intelligence following Tulsi Gabbard's resignation. He has over two decades of experience in the intelligence community, including roles at the CIA and as principal deputy DNI. Lukas aims to enhance the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and is committed to ensuring that every program aligns with its core mission.
- ▪Aaron Lukas will serve as acting director of national intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard's resignation.
- ▪He has served in the intelligence community for more than two decades, including as a former CIA chief of station.
- ▪Lukas was confirmed as Gabbard's deputy in July 2025 by a 51-46 Senate vote.
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Former CIA officer Aaron Lukas will serve as acting director of national intelligence following the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard. “[Gabbard’s] highly respected Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Aaron Lukas, will serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence,” President Donald Trump announced in a Friday post on Truth Social. Recommended Stories FBI offers $200,000 for Air Force specialist accused of spying for Iran Senators urge Trump to announce Taiwan arms sale ahead of visit to China Kamala Harris ‘pouring kerosene on the fire’ with Trump rhetoric: Joe Concha Lukas has served in the intelligence community for more than two decades, including as a former CIA chief of station.
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