Tulsi Gabbard

Politician, U.S. military officer, Director of National Intelligence

American Leloaloa, American Samoa

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ProfessionPolitician, U.S. military officer, Director of National Intelligence
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth12/04/1981
Age45 years
BirthplaceLeloaloa, American Samoa

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Bio/Wiki

OverviewAmerican politician and military officer serving as Director of National Intelligence since 2025. Previously U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd district (2013-2021), Hawaii House (2002-2004), and Honolulu City Council (2010-2012). First Hindu and Samoan-American in Congress, first female combat veteran to run for U.S. president (2019-2020). Left Democratic Party in 2022, became independent, joined Republican Party in 2024.

Personal Life

ResidenceRaised in Hawaii after moving from American Samoa at age 2
EthnicityMixed (Asian, Polynesian, Caucasian)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseAbraham Williams (m. 2015)

Family

FatherMike Gabbard
MotherCarol Porter Gabbard

Career

Military Service
EnlistedHawaii Army National Guard (2003)
DeploymentsIraq (2004-2005, medical unit), Kuwait (2009, counterterrorism training), third deployment to Middle East/Africa (special operations)
AwardsCombat Medical Badge (2005), first woman distinguished honor graduate Officer Candidate School (2007), award from Kuwaiti military
CurrentU.S. Army Reserve, Battalion Commander 1-354 Regiment, Tulsa, OK
Political Career
  • Hawaii House of Representatives, District 42 (2002-2004, youngest ever elected at 21)
  • Legislative aide to Sen. Daniel K. Akaka (2007-2009)
  • Honolulu City Council (2010)
  • U.S. House (2013-2021, committees: Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security)
  • Vice Chair DNC (2013-2016)
  • Presidential campaign (announced 2019, suspended 2020)
  • Director of National Intelligence (2025-present)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tulsigabbard/
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/TulsiGabbard
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TulsiGabbardHQ/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. First woman to finish as distinguished honor graduate in Accelerated Officer Candidate School's 50-year history.
2. First Pacific Islander, Hindu American, and female combat veteran as DNI.
3. Supported progressive causes like gun control, abortion rights, universal healthcare; isolationist foreign policy.
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