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Published: Friday, May 22, 2026

US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard will step down from her post on June 30 after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, with Principal Deputy DNI Aaron Lukas set to take over as acting intelligence chief. "Unfortunately, after having done a great job, Tulsi Gabbard will be leaving the Administration on June 30th. Her wonderful husband, Abraham, has been recently diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, and she, rightfully, wants to be with him, bringing him back to good health as they currently fight a tough battle together. I have no doubt he will soon be better than ever. Tulsi has done an incredible job, and we will miss her. Her highly respected Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence,

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US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard will step down from her post on June 30 after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, with Principal Deputy DNI Aaron Lukas set to take over as acting intelligence chief. &quot;Unfortunately, after having done a great job, Tulsi Gabbard will be leaving the Administration on June 30th. Her wonderful husband, Abraham, has been recently diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, and she, rightfully, wants to be with him, bringing him back to good health as they currently fight a tough battle together. I have no doubt he will soon be better than ever. Tulsi has done an incredible job, and we will miss her. Her highly respected Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Aaron Lukas, will serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence. President DONALD J. TRUMP,&quot; he said. Gabbard shared her resignation letter on social media and said she felt it was imperative to remain by her husband&#39;s side during the treatment process. https

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