US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns
Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as US Director of National Intelligence, effective June 30, citing her husband’s diagnosis with a rare bone cancer. President Trump praised her work and announced that Principal Deputy Director Aaron Lukas will serve as acting director.
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation from the Trump administration on Friday, citing her husband’s serious health condition. In a letter posted on X, Gabbard wrote: “Unfortunately, I must submit my resignation, effective June 30, 2026. My husband, Abraham, has recently been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer.”
Gratitude and transition
Gabbard expressed deep gratitude to President Trump for the trust placed in her and for the opportunity to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence for the past year and a half. Trump corroborated her departure in a post on Truth Social, stating: “Unfortunately, after having done a great job, Tulsi Gabbard will be leaving the Administration on June 30th.” He added that Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Aaron Lukas would serve as acting director.
No controversy
Media reports, including Axios, noted that Gabbard’s decision was unrelated to any controversy or concerns about her performance. Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman and presidential candidate, was a controversial pick for the intelligence post due to her past comments on foreign policy and meetings with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Her resignation comes amid heightened US intelligence challenges, including the Iran war and ongoing tensions with Russia and China.
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