Tulsi Gabbard shares story of husband's cancer diagnosis: "It was tough"
Summary
Tulsi Gabbard left her job as director of national intelligence earlier this year after her husband was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer. She said he is recovering but needs ongoing checkups and therapy. President Trump chose a new director after her resignation, and the intelligence office underwent major staff and structure changes during her time there.Key Facts
- Tulsi Gabbard resigned as director of national intelligence due to her husband's cancer diagnosis.
- Her husband, Abraham Williams, was diagnosed with sacral chordoma, a rare tumor on the tailbone.
- He underwent an eight-hour surgery to remove the tumor and is now in physical therapy.
- Gabbard said he needs frequent MRIs to monitor any cancer return.
- President Trump first named Bill Pulte to replace Gabbard, but after controversy, Jay Clayton was nominated and confirmed.
- During Gabbard’s leadership, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) cut about 40% of staff and reorganized offices.
- The changes were meant to reduce excess but raised concerns about weakening the agency’s overall capacity.
- Critics say the changes shifted power back to independent agencies like the CIA.
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