Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced that her husband’s surgery targeting his bone cancer was successful.
“My husband Abraham was diagnosed with a very rare sacral chordoma. The surgery to remove bone and surrounding tissue lasted almost seven hours and was successful. He had a rough night and is in a lot of pain but is finally home resting,” she wrote on X. “Now recovery begins. We’re so grateful for the outpouring of prayers and kind messages from all of you. Our hearts are full.”
Prior to her husband’s surgery, Gabbard said in a video statement, “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.”
“We’re truly humbled and so grateful to be surrounded by so much aloha from all of you during this very tough time,” she added. “Aloha!”
Gabbard announced in May that she would be resigning from her position in the Trump administration. “Unfortunately, I must submit my resignation, effective June 30, 2026,” she wrote in a letter to President Trump. “My husband, Abraham, has recently been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer. He faces major challenges in the coming weeks and months. At this time, I must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle.”
“I am fully committed to ensuring a smooth and thorough transition over the coming weeks so that you and your team experience no disruption in leadership or momentum,” she added. “Thank you for your understanding during this deeply personal and difficult time for our family. I will remain forever grateful to you and to the American people for the profound honor of serving our nation as DNI.”
