ANI
23 May 2026, 05:29 GMT+10
Yerevan [Armenia], May 23 (ANI): The resignation of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) saw reactions from several US leaders, but it drew praise from an unlikely source: Iran.
Iranian Embassy in Armenia on Saturday lauded Gabbard for speaking the 'truth' about Iran that US President Donald Trump was uncomfortable with.
In a post on X, the Embassy said, 'We wish Abraham a swift and complete recovery. You have previously shown at times that you work for America and not Israel, and sometimes you spoke truths about Iran that Trump hated. It was a pity that someone like you worked with this government, which has sidelined America and is a proxy for Israel. Best wishes.'
https://x.com/iraninyerevan/status/2057903070592274571?s=20
Trump confirmed that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has resigned from her post following her husband's diagnosis with a rare form of cancer.
Trump said that Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Aaron Lukas, will serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence.
'Unfortunately, after having done a great job, Tulsi Gabbard will be leaving the Administration on June 30th. Her wonderful husband, Abraham, has been recently diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, and she, rightfully, wants to be with him, bringing him back to good health as they currently fight a tough battle together. I have no doubt he will soon be better than ever. Tulsi has done an incredible job, and we will miss her. Her highly respected Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Aaron Lukas, will serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence. President DONALD J. TRUMP,' he said.
Gabbard shared her resignation letter and said she feels it's imperative she stays by her husband's side.
https://x.com/TulsiGabbard/status/2057876821421527476?s=20
https://x.com/DNIGabbard/status/2057877960783204419?s=20
https://x.com/DepDNILukas/status/2057919805433270333?s=20
US Vice President JD Vance said Gabbard was a patriot.
In a post on X, he said, 'Tulsi is a patriot, a great asset to the administration, and a dear friend. I'm sorry to see her go, but certainly understand that family comes first. She and her husband Abraham will be in my prayers as they face this next challenge together, and she has my gratitude for being a great addition to the administration and a loyal confidante. Godspeed Tulsi!'
https://x.com/JDVance/status/2057914638814310909?s=20
United States Senator Lindsey Graham appreciated Gabbard's service and said he will be praying for her.
https://x.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/2057907032418648427?s=20
Acting Attorney General Todd Balnche also thanked for her sacrifices for the country.
https://x.com/DAGToddBlanche/status/2057889128784531538?s=20
Turning Point CEO Erika Kirk hoped for divine peace to surround Gabbard.
https://x.com/MrsErikaKirk/status/2057909430201811000?s=20
US Senator for California, Adam Schiff noted how Gabbard politicized intelligence and dismantled critical agencies keeping Americans safe.
https://x.com/SenAdamSchiff/status/2057889631840911791?s=20
During her tenure as DNI, Gabbard undertook efforts aimed at restructuring the intelligence community, including reducing the size of the agency and dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes within the intelligence apparatus. (ANI)
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