Trump Names Gabbard’s Replacement After She Resigns As DNI

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is stepping down from the Trump administration at the end of June, with President Donald Trump announcing Friday that her replacement will be named shortly afterward.

The president announced that Aaron Lukas, the principal deputy director of national intelligence, will serve as acting director once Gabbard officially departs.

Gabbard confirmed her resignation in a letter posted to X, saying her final day will be June 30 Advertisement In the letter, she thanked Trump for the opportunity to serve in his administration and said her decision was driven by her husband’s medical battle.