00:21Tulsi Gabbard is stepping down from one of America's most powerful national security
00:26positions, and the reason is deeply personal. The U.S. Director of National Intelligence has
00:34announced her resignation from the Trump administration, saying she wants to stand by
00:38her husband as he battles bone cancer. The resignation comes at a critical time for
00:44Washington, with growing tensions involving Iran, Cuba, and Venezuela. In a resignation letter
00:50obtained by CBS News, Gabbard said her husband Abraham is facing major challenges in the
00:56coming weeks and months. She wrote that his love and strength had supported her through
01:01every challenge, but she could not ask him to fight this battle alone while she continued
01:05in such a demanding role. Gabbard's resignation will officially take effect on June Gertieth.
01:12U.S. President Donald Trump quickly responded on social media, praising Gabbard's work in
01:17the administration. Trump said she had done an incredible job, and added that the administration
01:23would miss her leadership. He also expressed confidence that Abraham Gabbard would recover,
01:29calling it a tough battle the family is now facing together.
01:33Tulsi Gabbard became one of Trump's most loyal political allies during the 2024 presidential campaign.
01:40After Trump returned to the White House in 2025, she was confirmed as Director of National Intelligence,
01:46a role that oversees and coordinates America's vast intelligence community.
01:51That position includes working with multiple spy agencies and directly advising the U.S.
01:56President on global security threats.
01:59But in recent months, Gabbard had largely disappeared from the public light. Her absence became noticeable
02:04as the U.S. increased military pressure on Iran, intensified its posture toward Cuba,
02:09and continued backing efforts against Venezuela's leadership.
02:13Now, her resignation marks a major shake-up inside the Trump administration's national security
02:18structure. Trump has announced that Aaron Lucas, currently the principal deputy director,
02:24will serve as acting director of national intelligence after Gabbard leaves office.
02:28For now, Tulsi Gabbard says her focus is no longer politics or intelligence briefings.
02:33Instead, it is standing beside her husband through what she calls the most difficult challenge
02:38their family has faced.
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