Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation as director of national intelligence effective June 30, 2026. She said she is stepping away from public service because her husband has been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer. She stated that he faces major challenges in the coming weeks and months and that she must be by his side and fully support him through the battle. President Donald Trump thanked her for her service and said they will miss her. Trump also said Aaron Lukas, the principal deputy director of national intelligence, will serve as acting DNI after her resignation takes effect.
"Tulsi Gabbard announced Friday that she will be resigning from her post as director of national intelligence effective June 30, 2026. In the statement announcing her resignation, Gabbard explained that she was stepping down because her husband has been diagnosed with "an extremely rare form of bone cancer." "He faces major challenges in the coming weeks and months," Gabbard wrote. "At this time, I must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle.""
"President Donald Trump responded on Truth Social thanking Gabbard for her service and expressing support for her husband. "Tulsi has done an incredible job, and we will miss her," the president said. Trump’s remarks connected her departure to her family situation while affirming appreciation for her work as director of national intelligence."
"Aaron Lukas, who currently serves as the principal deputy director of national intelligence, will serve as acting DNI after Gabbard's resignation takes effect, Trump added. The transition plan indicates continuity in leadership following the June 30, 2026 effective date of Gabbard’s resignation."
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