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Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as US Intelligence Chief Amid Family Health Crisis Tulsi Gabbard has announced her resignation from the role of US director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with bone cancer. She said her family now needs her full attention during a difficult time. Her resignation will officially take effect on 30 June. President Donald Trump confirmed that Aaron Lukas, the principal deputy director, will serve as acting intelligence chief after her departure. Gabbard Says Family Comes First In her resignation letter, Gabbard explained that her husband Abraham is preparing for a serious medical battle in the coming months. She said she could not continue managing one of the country’s most demanding national security positions while supporting her husband through treatment. Trump praised Gabbard for her work in the administration and said she had served the country with dedication. He also expressed confidence that her husband would recover successfully. Growing Tensions Over Iran Policy Gabbard remained one of Trump’s strongest political allies during the 2024 presidential campaign. She later became a key figure in the administration after taking charge of US intelligence operations in early 2025. However, tensions reportedly increased inside the administration over the conflict with Iran. Gabbard has often supported a less aggressive foreign policy and previously warned against deep military involvement overseas. Questions about Iran’s nuclear program also placed her under political pressure. During congressional hearings, lawmakers challenged differences between intelligence reports and statements made by the White House regarding Iran’s nuclear capabilities. At one point, Trump publicly rejected Gabbard’s assessment that Iran was not actively building a nuclear weapon. He insisted Iran was very close to developing one and used that argument to defend US military action. Senior Officials Continue Leaving Administration Gabbard becomes the fourth Cabinet level official to leave the Trump administration this year. Earlier departures included Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi, and Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Her resignation also follows the earlier exit of former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent, who reportedly disagreed with the administration’s direction on Iran policy. Despite earlier disagreements, Gabbard later publicly supported Trump’s authority as commander in chief and defended his decisions regarding national security threats. What Happens Next? Aaron Lukas will temporarily oversee the Office of the Director of National Intelligence while the administration prepares to nominate a permanent replacement. Gabbard has not announced her future political plans. For now, she says her focus will remain on supporting her husband and family during his treatment.
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Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as US Intelligence Chief Amid Family Health Crisis

Tulsi Gabbard has announced her resignation from the role of US director…

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