Tulsi Gabbard
Outgoing Director of National Intelligence.
Notable Quotes
"After carefully reviewing all the information before him, President Trump concluded that the terrorist Islamist regime in Iran posed an imminent threat."View Story →
"As a result of Operation Midnight Hammer, Iran’s nuclear enrichment program was obliterated."View Story →
"Prior to Operation Epic Fury, the IC assesses Iran was trying to recover from the severe damage to its nuclear infrastructure."View Story →
"whether she had advised President Donald Trump that Tehran would retaliate against nearby Gulf nations and block the Strait of Hormuz."View Story →
"The American people have long sought transparency about the government’s knowledge of unidentified anomalous phenomena."View Story →
"At this time, I must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle."View Story →
"Unfortunately, I must submit my resignation, effective June 30, 2026. My husband, Abraham, has recently been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer."View Story →
"I cannot in good conscience ask him to face this fight alone while I continue in this demanding and time-consuming post."View Story →
"His strength and love have sustained me through every challenge."View Story →
"Abraham has been my rock throughout our eleven years of marriage."View Story →
"deeply grateful for the trust you placed in me"View Story →
"At this time, I must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle."View Story →
"Unfortunately, I must submit my resignation, effective June 30, 2026."View Story →
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