TULSI GABBARD RESIGNS AS DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE, EFFECTIVE JUNE 30

Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence appointed by President Trump, announced her resignation on May 23, 2026, effective June 30. Gabbard cited the need to support her husband, Abraham Williams, through treatment for an extremely rare form of bone cancer.

"This is a deeply personal decision," Gabbard said in a statement reported by Fox News, which first broke the story. "My husband's health and our family come first."

Gabbard's departure marks a significant shake-up at the top of the US intelligence community. As DNI, she served as the principal advisor to the President on intelligence matters, overseeing the nation's 18 intelligence agencies. She was confirmed by the Senate following Trump's 2024 election win and had been a prominent and at times controversial figure in her role.

No successor has been named. The White House has not announced an interim director or a timeline for nominating a replacement. Gabbard's exit comes at a period of heightened geopolitical tension, with ongoing developments in Iran, Ukraine, and the broader Indo-Pacific region placing significant demands on the intelligence community.

May 23, 2026

Source: Fox News