Tulsi Gabbard, the nation's top intelligence official, announced her resignation effective at the end of June, citing her husband's rare bone cancer diagnosis as the reason for stepping down. In her resignation letter to President Trump, Gabbard explained she needs to support her family during this difficult time.

Gabbard's tenure leading the country's 18 intelligence agencies, including the CIA and NSA, proved tumultuous. The White House largely marginalized her on major national security decisions involving Iran and Venezuela, and she was not considered a core member of Trump's national security team. She becomes the fourth cabinet secretary to depart in three months, continuing a pattern of high-level exits.

President Trump praised Gabbard's performance, calling it "an incredible job" and saying "We will miss her." Deputy Director Aaron Lukas will assume the role of acting director. The departure comes amid ongoing tensions over U.S.-Iran negotiations and elevated gas prices affecting American consumers.

The intelligence community faces another leadership transition as mediators work to preserve the U.S.-Iran cease-fire. Gabbard's exit marks the latest in a series of administrative changes that have reshaped Trump's second-term team.