Posted on 05/22/2026 2:53:23 PM PDT by Red Badger
Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump’s Director of National Intelligence on Friday, citing her husband’s recent diagnosis with bone cancer. While both Gabbard and Trump put out releases citing Gabbard’s husband’s illness, Reuters reported that Gabbard “had been forced out by the White House.”
Reuters ran with the initial headline, “White House forced top spy Gabbard to resign, source says,” and included the line, “A source familiar with the matter said that Gabbard had been forced out by the White House.”
Gabbard’s chief of staff as DNI, Alexa Henning, shared Reuters’s report and wrote, “Just when you think you don’t hate the media enough @Reuters. This is false. Her husband, who is an absolutely incredible human being, has been diagnosed with a rare bone cancer.”
As Reuters updated its breaking news piece, the story’s headline changed to “Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top US intelligence official,” but it also added a crosshead into the text: “PUSHED OUT.”
Under the crosshead, Reuters reported:
“She was pushed out by the White House,” a source familiar with Gabbard’s departure told Reuters. “The White House has been unhappy with her for quite some time.”
The person said among other reasons for the displeasure with Gabbard were the activities of her taskforce known as the Director’s Initiatives Group. Among other activities, it has worked to declassify documents related to the death of former President John F. Kennedy, investigate the security of election machines, and probe the origins of COVID-19.
Gabbard, a former progressive, anti-war House Democrat, has long been viewed as on thin ice in the administration, as she is known for her non-interventionist policies, which run counter to Trump’s ongoing war in Iran.
Gabbard shared her resignation letter online on Friday and added, “Unfortunately, I must submit my resignation, effective June 30, 2026. 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.”
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Reuters had “a source”. Well, gosh, I’m convinced.
Bullshit.
Reuters? Well then, they always are truthful.
It is a pity that Barf Alerts have largely fallen out of favor at FR.
Predicted by many here earlier in the day. The part about the media trying to play up this news as a negative for Trump ...
If she was actually forced out, she’d be out immediately, and someone would be appointed her interim replacement until they hire someone permanent.
That’s how firings work, here she is stepping down more than a month out, which means she is given time wrap up, prepare for the transition, which doesn’t happen if one is fired.
I guess they were just really lucky that her husband had bone cancer as an excuse to get rid of her.
Quit using logic!
It gets in the way of all the conspiracy theories.
Think about all the hits you’re sacrificing on the altar of truth.
🙄
I think she got pissed that nothing is happening on the Russia, Russia, Russia information she disclosed.
Count me in with the crowd that doesn’t believe Reuters’ unnamed sources.
Just yesterday, or the day before... I saw a story on FR that claimed the CIA had been surveilling Tulsi and her staff. Seems odd that she is resigning almost immediately after. ???
She should have resigned the day after Joe Kent did. I lost respect for that she didn’t.
You're not smart enough to figure it out yourself?
You need a laugh track to know when to laugh?
As of May 22, 2026, four key cabinet-level members have departed during Donald Trump’s second term:
<><>Tulsi Gabbard (Director of National Intelligence),
<><>Kristi Noem (Homeland Security Secretary),
<><>Pam Bondi (Attorney General),
<><>and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Labor Secretary).
Tulsi Gabbard (DNI): Resigned on May 22, 2026, citing her husband’s health.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Labor): Resigned in April 2026 amid misconduct investigations.
Pam Bondi (Attorney General): Departed in early April 2026 following pressure regarding Justice Department files.
Kristi Noem (Homeland Security): Left in late March 2026 after criticism of her leadership.These departures represent a high rate of turnover in the second term, with several women leaving high-level roles within the first 16 months.
Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, announced she is resigning to care for her husband, who was diagnosed with a rare cancer...
Oh yea... From GROK:
Whistleblower Testimony: On May 13, 2026, former CIA operations officer James Erdman III testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. He alleged that the CIA illegally monitored computers, phones, keystrokes, and communications of personnel in Gabbard’s Director’s Initiatives Group (DIG) at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).
hsgac.senate.gov
The DIG was investigating sensitive topics including:COVID-19 origins (lab leak evidence allegedly suppressed)
JFK, RFK, and MLK assassinations
MKUltra files
Anomalous Health Incidents (Havana Syndrome)
UAPs (unidentified aerial phenomena)
Other potential intelligence controversies.
x.com
Recent Coverage: These claims resurfaced or trended on May 22, 2026, with journalists like Catherine Herridge highlighting them. Social media and some outlets discussed the allegations in the context of broader tensions between Gabbard (as DNI) and elements of the CIA, including interference with declassification efforts (e.g., alleged seizure of ~40 boxes of JFK/MKUltra files).
Trump will handle all unfinished business this weekend.
Up to your usual garbage.
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