UMVA has learned that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has expressed heartfelt gratitude to those who have been praying for her husband following his cancer diagnosis in a social media post on Thursday.
In a poignant message, Gabbard, who is officially stepping down from her role at the end of June, wrote: “We are getting ready to head to the hospital for my husband’s surgery and just wanted to say thank you so much to all of [those] who have shared messages, prayers, and well wishes for Abraham.”
Gabbard added that she and her husband are “humbled and so grateful to be surrounded by aloha during this really tough time,” revealing the deep emotional impact of her husband’s illness on their family.
A video message was also shared by Gabbard, where she expressed humility and thanks, saying: “Good morning. We’re getting ready to head into the hospital now for Abraham’s surgery, and I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you with all of our hearts to all of you who have shared such beautiful messages and prayers and well-wishes for Abraham.”
Gabbard’s comments came on the same day that her replacement was announced by the President, who posted a message saying that he had selected William Pulte to fill Gabbard’s role as acting director of national intelligence.
Pulte, who has been serving as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency since his appointment in March, will take on the new role while remaining in his current position, overseeing a substantial portfolio of over $10 trillion at Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac.
Gabbard had revealed her departure from the administration about two weeks ago, citing her husband’s rare form of bone cancer diagnosis and her need to support him through this challenging time.
In a social media post from last month, Gabbard wrote: “His strength and love have sustained me through every challenge. I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me and for the opportunity to lead for the last year and a half. Unfortunately, I must submit my resignation, effective June 30, 2026.”
Gabbard’s resignation and her husband’s health battle have sparked an outpouring of support from the public, with many offering messages of hope and solidarity during this difficult time.
