Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as National Intelligence Director, Citing Husband’s Health Tulsi Gabbard, the former national intelligence director under President Donald Trump, has resigned from her post, citing the need to care for her husband, Abraham, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. Her resignation, effective June 30, 2026, marks the fourth Cabinet-level departure during Trump’s second term. In a statement posted on the social media platform X, Gabbard wrote, “Unfortunately, I must submit my resignation… My husband, Abraham, has recently been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer.” Gabbard’s resignation comes amid ongoing tensions within the Trump administration, particularly following the U.S. military strikes on Iran in February 2026. The operation, which was widely criticized for its potential escalation of regional conflict, led to internal divisions. Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii known for her opposition to foreign wars, faced scrutiny during a congressional hearing in March 2026 when she avoided answering questions about whether the White House had been warned of potential fallout from the Iran conflict. Her departure also follows the resignation of Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, who had previously criticized the Iran strikes. Kent resigned in March 2026, stating he could not “in good conscience” support the war. Gabbard’s own actions in the past have drawn attention, including her revocation of security clearances for dozens of U.S. officials in 2025. In a memo, she accused them of “politicizing or weaponizing intelligence” to advance personal or partisan goals, failing to safeguard classified information, and violating professional standards.#donald_trump #tulsi_gabbard #abraham_gabbard #national_intelligence_director #senate_intelligence_committee
