With Tulsi Gabbard’s Resignation, the Right-Wing Conspiracy Machine Spins Into High Gear
Tulsi Gabbard has announced her resignation as Director of National Intelligence to support her husband, who has been diagnosed with cancer. Her departure has sparked various conspiracy theories regarding the reasons behind it, with some suggesting she was forced out by the White House. Gabbard's exit highlights the growing fractures within the Trump administration and the ongoing debates surrounding her controversial political views.
- ▪Tulsi Gabbard resigned as Director of National Intelligence to support her husband during his battle with cancer.
- ▪Her resignation has led to speculation and conspiracy theories about the reasons behind her departure.
- ▪Gabbard's exit is part of a trend of high-profile resignations within the Trump administration, particularly among women.
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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "motherjones_right_rail_1", slotId: "ROS_ATF_300x600" }); President Donald Trump stands with Tulsi Gabbard and her husband Abraham Williams after she was sworn in as the Director of National Intelligence in the Oval Office at the White House, Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Alex Brandon/AP Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced on Friday that she would resign, saying that her husband, Abraham, has been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. “At this time, I must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle,” Gabbard wrote in her resignation letter to Trump.
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