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United States (US) Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has announced her resignation, stating the need to care for her husband following his diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer.
In a resignation letter shared on her X account on Friday, Gabbard said she informed President Donald Trump that she will step down from the role effective June 30, 2026. She described the decision as difficult but necessary as her husband, Abraham Williams, began treatment.
“At this time, I must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle,” Gabbard said.
I am deeply grateful for the trust President Trump placed in me and for the opportunity to lead @ODNIgov for the last year and a half.
Unfortunately, I must submit my resignation, effective June 30, 2026. My husband, Abraham, has recently been diagnosed with an extremely rare… pic.twitter.com/PS0Dxp5zpd
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) May 22, 2026
Gabbard praised her husband for supporting her throughout their 11-year marriage, including during military deployments, political campaigns, and her time in government.
“His strength and love have sustained me through every challenge,” she added.
She also said she could not “in good conscience” leave him to face the illness alone while continuing in a demanding national security position.
Despite her resignation, she pledged to ensure a smooth handover before leaving office.
“I am fully committed to ensuring a smooth and thorough transition over the coming weeks so that there is no disruption in leadership or momentum,” she stated.
During her time as intelligence chief, Gabbard led reforms within the U.S. Intelligence Community, including cost-cutting measures and programme restructuring.
Her office also oversaw the declassification of several government records tied to major investigations and historical events, including files linked to the Trump-Russia probe and the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy.
Gabbard went further, expressing appreciation for what she called the “profound honor” of serving in the role.
