Key Takeaways:
– Ex-Democrat Tulsi Gabbard is slated to join President-elect Trump’s cabinet as Director of National Intelligence from 2025.
– Gabbard, a U.S. Army Reserve officer, endorsed Joe Biden in 2020 but later became a vocal supporter of Donald Trump.
– Gabbard has been married to cinematographer Abraham Williams since 2015. They do not have children, but they underwent IVF treatment.
Tulsi Gabbard’s Political Journey
Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic presidential candidate, might end up in Donald Trump’s cabinet when his tenure takes off in 2025. The former Democrat, who has now aligned with the Republican Party, has been nominated by Trump to be his Director of National Intelligence.
“Over the top two decades, Tulsi has tirelessly striven for our country and the freedoms of all Americans,” Trump stated while nominating Gabbard in November 2024. “As an ex-Democrat presidential candidate, she enjoys multi-partisan support. She has shown to all of us, the invincible Republican spirit that she now embodies. I am confident that her unflinching spirit will invigorate our intelligence community, ensuring our constitutional rights and securing our peace with strength.”
A Dynamic Political Career
This is not the first time Gabbard is in the political limelight. She made headlines and gained a substantial following during her run for presidency in the 2020 Democratic primaries. Even though she endorsed President Joe Biden back then, the U.S. Army Reserve officer later openly criticized the Democrats and became an ardent Trump supporter.
As Gabbard moves forth in her political career, many voters are keen to know more about her personal life, including her relationships and marriage.
Gabbard’s Love Life Shared with Abraham Williams
Tulsi Gabbard, the former Hawaii Representative, tied her marital knot for the first time with Eduardo Tamayo from 2002 to 2006. She later married her current partner, Abraham Williams, in 2015. Williams serves as a cinematographer and an actor, and has handled the camera and electrical department for numerous films and TV series, attest to his illustrious career.
Childless, Yet Hopeful
Gabbard and Williams don’t have any children. However, they opted for in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment in mid-2024. Gabbard mentioned this during her conversation on Meghan McCain’s podcast. The couple has opted to keep their journey towards parenthood a private affair.
Wear the DNI Mantle
Being the proposed new Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Gabbard will be at the helm of the U.S. intelligence community. She will oversee the implementation of the national intelligence program, and serve as the principal advisor on intelligence matters related to national security to the President, the National Security Council, and the Homeland Security Council.
Coming from a military background, Gabbard is anticipated to bring her rich experience to the role of DNI. It is known that she didn’t initially intend to have a career in the military or politics, but chose these paths from a strong desire to serve after the 9/11 attacks. It will be interesting to see Gabbard leveraging her significant military experience and political acumen to her new role, thereby contributing to the nation’s security.