General · 23 May 2026
Tulsi Gabbard exits intelligence leadership amid family health crisis
A significant change is coming to US intelligence leadership as a top official steps down due to a personal family health challenge. Tulsi Gabbard resigned as Director of National Intelligence for Donald Trump's administration, with her departure becoming effective on June 30. She stated her husband Abraham's recent bone cancer diagnosis means she cannot continue in the demanding role alone.
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