Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US director of national intelligence
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- Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US Director of National Intelligence, effective 30 June.
- Her resignation is due to her husband Abraham's recent bone cancer diagnosis, citing the need to support him.
- President Donald Trump praises her work and appoints Aaron Lukas as acting director upon her departure.
- Gabbard was confirmed in 2025 after supporting Trump's 2024 campaign, coordinating intelligence agencies.
- She has been less visible publicly amid US actions against Iran, Cuba, and Venezuela this year.