Tulsi Gabbard resigns from Trump cabinet: This is why she left the post of National Intelligence Director

By Samira Vishwas On May 23, 2026

New Delhi: America’s Trump government has suffered a major setback. Cabinet member Tulsi Gabbard has resigned from the post of National Intelligence Director. She has taken this decision keeping in mind her husband’s health.

Decision taken due to husband’s cancer

According to media reports, Tulsi Gabbard wrote in her resignation letter that her husband Abraham has been diagnosed with a very rare bone cancer. She is leaving her post to support him in this difficult time. Gabbard informed the President about this during a meeting held in the Oval Office on Friday. His last day at ODNI is believed to be June 30.

Expressed gratitude to the President

Gabbard wrote in her resignation letter that you expressed confidence in me. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence for the last one and a half years. He said that unfortunately I have to resign. This will be effective from June 30, 2026. My husband Abraham was recently diagnosed with a rare disease called bone cancer.

Called her husband a strong pillar

Tulsi said that Abraham will face big challenges in the coming weeks. In such a situation, it is necessary to stay away from public service and stay with them. We have to support them in this fight. We have been married for eleven years. Abraham has always been a pillar of strength for me.

Mentioned about East Africa deployment

She told that even when she was deployed on Joint Special Operation Mission in East Africa, Abraham was with her. He also supported me during many political campaigns. Their love and strength have sustained me through every challenge.

Said this about work in ODNI

Tulsi said that he progressed a lot during his stay in ODNI. Enhanced transparency and restored integrity. However, there is still a lot of important work left to be completed. After Gabbard’s resignation, the Trump administration will now have to search for a new National Intelligence Director.