Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Director of National Intelligence
Gabbard cited her husband's battle with a rare form of bone cancer as the reason for her departure.
Resignation Announcement
Tulsi Gabbard has resigned from her position as the Director of National Intelligence. Gabbard informed President Donald Trump of her decision on Friday.
According to statements provided by Gabbard, she is leaving her post to support her husband, who is battling a rare form of bone cancer. Other reports characterized the departure as being due to a family emergency.
Role and Departure
Gabbard served as the head of the U.S. intelligence community under the Trump administration. Her resignation marks the end of her tenure as the Director of National Intelligence.
Sources confirmed the resignation to NBC News on Friday.
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- 7.Aol — Donald Trump's Final Cabinet Picks: Everyone He Tapped to Join His ...
- 8.Yahoo — Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health
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