US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has submitted her resignation from her position in the president's administration. Donald Trump, according to information reported Friday by Fox News Digital and citing his resignation letter.
According to these reports, the official informed Donald Trump of her decision during a meeting held in the Oval Office that same day. Her resignation is expected to take effect on June 30, marking the end of her nearly 18-month tenure as head of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
In her letter, Tulsi Gabbard reportedly expressed her gratitude to the American president for the trust placed in her and the opportunity to lead one of the principal intelligence coordinating bodies in the United States. She also emphasized the importance of her role in managing national security issues.
The decision to resign is reportedly linked to personal reasons. According to reports, the official cited her husband's recent diagnosis of a rare form of bone cancer as a factor in her decision to withdraw from political and institutional life.
This resignation comes at a sensitive time for the US intelligence apparatus, as the United States faces multiple international security challenges and persistent geopolitical tensions.
No immediate official reaction from the White House was released at the time this information surfaced. The succession at the head of national intelligence is now expected to become a major political issue for the Trump administration in the coming weeks.
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