Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence. Trump Names Aaron Lukas Acting Chief.
Tulsi Gabbard has stepped down as Director of National Intelligence. The resignation follows a tenure marked by limited visibility in the Trump administration’s security discussions. President Donald Trump appointed Aaron Lukas as the acting chief of the agency.
- ▪Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation as the Director of National Intelligence.
- ▪Her tenure was described as difficult and she was often absent from key national-security meetings.
- ▪The resignation was announced amid ongoing political tensions within the administration.
- ▪President Donald Trump named Aaron Lukas to serve as acting Director of National Intelligence.
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