Tulsi Gabbard Resigns from Role as Director of National Intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard has stepped down from her position as director of national intelligence, marking a notable change in the U.S. intelligence community during Trump's second term.
Tulsi Gabbard's resignation as director of national intelligence was reported on May 22, 2026, amid her husband's health challenges.
Gabbard was appointed at the beginning of Trump's second term and is the fourth Cabinet official to leave during this administration.
Her departure signals a significant shift in leadership within U.S. intelligence, as multiple news outlets have confirmed the announcement.
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Update at 20:48 UTC on 2026-05-22
Politico reported Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence Politico. Le Monde reported Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard posted a message on X announcing her resignation, effective June 30, citing her husband's recent bone cancer diagnosis. Trump responded by saying 'Tulsi has done an incredible job.'. DW News reported Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as head of US intelligence, citing her husband's recent cancer diagnosis. An opponent of foreign US interventions, Gabbard has sought to distance herself from the US-Israeli war on Iran. Additional matching coverage came from 5 more sources.
Sources: Politico, Le Monde, DW News, NPR News, France 24, Financial Times, BBC World, AP News
Update at 10:14 UTC on 2026-05-23
France 24 reported Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump’s second term.
Sources: France 24