Director of the US National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has resigned from her position in President Donald Trump's administration. This was reported on Friday by Fox News Digital, citing the official's letter.
According to sources, Gabbard personally informed Donald Trump of her decision during a meeting in the Oval Office. Her resignation is expected to officially take effect on June 30, concluding nearly a year and a half of her leadership at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, reports Entrevue.
It is reported that in her letter, Tulsi Gabbard thanked the president for his trust and the opportunity to lead one of the key coordinating bodies of the American intelligence community. She also emphasized that she considers work in national security as one of the most important tasks of public service.
According to published information, the reason for her departure was personal circumstances. Media reports indicate that one of the factors influencing Gabbard's decision to leave public service was her husband's recent diagnosis of a rare form of bone cancer.
The resignation comes at a challenging time for the American intelligence apparatus. The US continues to face growing international threats, conflicts, and ongoing geopolitical tensions in several regions of the world.
At the time of publication, the White House had not officially commented on the reports regarding the departure of the national intelligence chief. The issue of appointing a successor is expected to become one of the key personnel topics for the Trump administration in the coming weeks.
Tulsi Gabbard's resignation could be a sensitive personnel blow for Donald Trump's administration amid rising international tensions.
