Another top Trump administration official has turned in their resignation – Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. She’s got a serious family issue to deal with: Gabbard shared her resignation letter Friday in a post on X, announcing that she will step down from her role in the Trump administration in order to support her husband as he undergoes treatment for what she described as “an extremely rare form of bone cancer.” In the post, Gabbard thanked President Donald Trump for giving her “the opportunity to lead ODNI.”
Gabbard also explained that her husband, Abraham, had “recently been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer,” adding that he faces “major challenges in the coming weeks and months.” She said that, as a result, she must “step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle.
Resignation Details
She reportedly informed President Trump before she issued the resignation letter on Friday. Her last day as ODNI is June 30.
WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced Friday that she is resigning from her position in the Trump administration to focus on her family after her husband was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer.
In a public statement shared on X, Gabbard said her decision came after her husband, Abraham, was recently diagnosed with what she described as “an extremely rare form of bone cancer.” She explained that his treatment will require her full attention in the weeks and months ahead, making it impossible for her to continue serving in one of the nation’s most demanding national security roles.
“I must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle,” Gabbard wrote, thanking President Donald Trump for the opportunity to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). She also expressed gratitude to the intelligence professionals and public servants she worked alongside during her tenure, saying it had been an honor to serve the American people.
According to Gabbard, she personally informed President Trump of her decision before making the announcement public on Friday. Her final day leading the Office of the Director of National Intelligence will be June 30, marking the end of her time overseeing the nation’s intelligence community.
The White House has not yet announced who will be nominated to succeed Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. The position plays a central role in coordinating intelligence efforts across multiple federal agencies and advising the president on national security threats.
Gabbard’s resignation comes at a time when the intelligence community continues to confront a range of complex global challenges, including geopolitical tensions, cybersecurity threats, and international conflicts. Her departure will require the administration to appoint new leadership to ensure continuity across the intelligence agencies.
While political resignations often stem from policy disagreements or administrative changes, Gabbard emphasized that her decision was entirely personal and driven by family priorities. She made clear that supporting her husband during his medical treatment must come before any professional responsibilities.
Her announcement has prompted an outpouring of support from colleagues, lawmakers, and members of the public across the political spectrum, with many offering prayers and well wishes for Abraham Gabbard’s recovery. As she prepares to leave office at the end of the month, Gabbard said her focus will be on standing beside her husband throughout his treatment and recovery, calling it the most important responsibility she has at this time.
