Tulsi Gabbard could also be part of Donald Trump‘s cupboard beginning in 2025. The former Democrat — who has joined the Republican Party — was nominated by the president-elect to be his director of nationwide intelligence.
“For over twenty years, Tulsi has fought for our nation and the freedoms of all Americans,” Trump famous in an announcement upon nominating Gabbard in November 2024. “As a former candidate for the Democrat presidential nomination, she has broad help in each events. She is now a proud Republican! I do know Tulsi will deliver the fearless spirit that has outlined her illustrious profession to our intelligence group, championing our constitutional rights, and securing peace by energy. Tulsi will make us all proud!”
This isn’t Gabbard’s first time taking middle stage within the political area. She gained a following after operating for president in 2020 through the Democratic primaries. Though she endorsed President Joe Biden on the time, the U.S. Army Reserve officer criticized the Democrats and have become an energetic supporter of Trump.
As her political profession advances, some voters need to be taught extra about Gabbard and her private life, together with her relationships and marriage. Learn extra about Gabbard’s husband right here.
Is Tulsi Gabbard Married?
The former Hawaii Representative was married to her first husband, Eduardo Tamayo, from 2002 to 2006. She later married her present husband, Abraham Williams, in 2015.
Abraham is a cinematographer and an actor, based on his IMDb web page. He has additionally labored within the digital camera and electrical division for numerous movies, shorts and TV collection.
Does Tulsi Gabbard Have Children?
Gabbard doesn’t have youngsters. She underwent IVF (in vitro fertilization), although, which Gabbard talked about throughout Meghan McCain‘s podcast in mid-2024. Gabbard and her husband stored her IVJ journey non-public.
What Will She Do because the Director of National Intelligence?
According to dni.gov, the director of nationwide intelligence (DNI) is “the pinnacle of the U.S. intelligence group, overseeing and directing the implementation of the nationwide intelligence program and appearing because the principal advisor to the president, the nationwide safety council, and the Homeland Security council for intelligence issues associated to nationwide safety.”
With navy expertise, Gabbard is anticipated to deliver her data to the desk if she formally turns into the DNI.
“I by no means thought I needed to have a profession within the navy, identical to I by no means thought I needed to have a profession in politics,” she beforehand stated, based on The Veterans Project. “Both of these choices got here from a spot the place, on the time, I felt that’s the place I might serve. With the navy, it was due to 9/11. Like most individuals on this nation, life modified for me that day. Growing up, I hadn’t put a lot thought into international coverage or the geopolitical threats going through Hawaii and our nation. The assaults on 9/11 had been a significant wake-up name.”