US DNI Gabbard Resigns Due to Husband's Health, Amid Differences with Trump on Iran

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation to care for her husband, who was diagnosed with a rare cancer. She had previously held differing views from President Donald Trump on the Iran war.

Fri May 22 2026

DNI Gabbard Resigns Citing Husband's Cancer Battle

Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, announced her resignation, effective June 30, to care for her husband, Abraham, who was recently diagnosed with a rare bone cancer. In a letter to President Donald Trump posted on social media platform X, Gabbard stated that the coming weeks and months are crucial for her husband, and she needs to step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle.

President Trump Praises Gabbard, Names Successor

President Trump lauded Gabbard following her resignation, expressing regret at her departure. On his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Tulsi has done a fantastic job, and we will miss her," adding that it was "rightly so" that she should be with her husband battling cancer. Trump further announced that Gabbard's deputy, Aaron Lukas, would serve as acting Director of National Intelligence.

Policy Differences with Trump on Iran War Noted

Gabbard's resignation comes at a time when she had maintained a unique stance, often appearing to differ with President Trump on issues such as the Iran war. As the official overseeing global security intelligence and reporting directly to the President, Gabbard's independent positions had been notable.

*Source: 自由時報 (2026-05-22)*

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