Tulsi Gabbard resigning as Trump's intelligence chief
Gabbard said she is leaving her post to support her husband, who is battling a rare form of bone cancer.
www.cnbc.comTulsi Gabbard resigned as Director of National Intelligence in May 2026, citing her husband’s health as the reason and her need to be by his side; her last day was set for June 30, 2026. The resignation was publicly acknowledged by multiple outlets and followed a period of cabinet turnover in the Trump administration. [cite ][cite ]
Key points
- Role and timing: Gabbard served as U.S. Director of National Intelligence and submitted her resignation effective June 30, 2026.[1][4]
- Reason: She said she needed to be with her husband, who was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer.[4][1]
- Aftermath: Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence was expected to assume the role temporarily; President Trump publicly acknowledged her departure.[7][1]
Context and reactions
- Media coverage across outlets emphasized the rapid turnover in Trump’s Cabinet around that period and the personal nature of her decision.[1][7]
- A variety of video and regional outlets reported the resignation, often citing Fox News Digital and other primary sources for the letter details.[2][3][9]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of the events with linked sources or summarize what this means for the current intelligence leadership and ongoing cabinet dynamics.