Tulsi Gabbard

Politician, U.S. military officer, Director of National Intelligence

American Leloaloa, American Samoa

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, U.S. military officer, Director of National Intelligence
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth12/04/1981
Age45 years
BirthplaceLeloaloa, American Samoa

Latest News about Tulsi Gabbard

22/05/2026

Tulsi Gabbard announced that she would resign as Director of National Intelligence effective June 30, 2026. The announcement came after her husband, Abraham Williams, was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer. She said she would work through the transition period to ensure a smooth handoff to her successor.

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Bio/Wiki

OverviewAmerican politician and military officer serving as Director of National Intelligence since 2025. Previously U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd district (2013-2021), Hawaii House (2002-2004), and Honolulu City Council (2010-2012). First Hindu and Samoan-American in Congress, first female combat veteran to run for U.S. president (2019-2020). Left Democratic Party in 2022, became independent, joined Republican Party in 2024.

Personal Life

ResidenceRaised in Hawaii after moving from American Samoa at age 2
EthnicityMixed (Asian, Polynesian, Caucasian)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseAbraham Williams (m. 2015)

Family

FatherMike Gabbard
MotherCarol Porter Gabbard

Career

Military Service
EnlistedHawaii Army National Guard (2003)
DeploymentsIraq (2004-2005, medical unit), Kuwait (2009, counterterrorism training), third deployment to Middle East/Africa (special operations)
AwardsCombat Medical Badge (2005), first woman distinguished honor graduate Officer Candidate School (2007), award from Kuwaiti military
CurrentU.S. Army Reserve, Battalion Commander 1-354 Regiment, Tulsa, OK
Political Career
  • Hawaii House of Representatives, District 42 (2002-2004, youngest ever elected at 21)
  • Legislative aide to Sen. Daniel K. Akaka (2007-2009)
  • Honolulu City Council (2010)
  • U.S. House (2013-2021, committees: Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security)
  • Vice Chair DNC (2013-2016)
  • Presidential campaign (announced 2019, suspended 2020)
  • Director of National Intelligence (2025-present)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. First woman to finish as distinguished honor graduate in Accelerated Officer Candidate School's 50-year history.
2. First Pacific Islander, Hindu American, and female combat veteran as DNI.
3. Supported progressive causes like gun control, abortion rights, universal healthcare; isolationist foreign policy.
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