Tulsi Gabbard is an American politician, military veteran, and the eighth Director of National Intelligence (DNI) since February 2025, overseeing 18 U.S. intelligence agencies, including the CIA and FBI.
Born April 12, 1981, in Leloaloa, American Samoa, she is 44 years old (2025). A former Democrat, Gabbard served as the U.S. Representative for Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District (2013–2021), becoming the first Hindu member of Congress and one of the first female combat veterans elected.
She enlisted in the Hawaii Army National Guard in 2003, deployed to Iraq (2004–2005) and Kuwait (2008), and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve (2021). Known for her non-interventionist foreign policy views, Gabbard ran for president in 2020, left the Democratic Party in 2022, became an Independent, and later joined the Republican Party in 2024, endorsing Donald Trump.
In 2025, she drew major controversy by alleging a “treasonous conspiracy” by the Obama administration regarding the 2016 election. She currently lives in Hawaii with her husband, Abraham Williams, and has no children.
Tulsi Gabbard Wiki/Bio
| Field | Details |
| Full Name | Tulsi Gabbard |
| Date of Birth | April 12, 1981 |
| Age (2025) | 44 years |
| Profession | Director of National Intelligence, Politician, Military Officer |
| Hometown | Leloaloa, American Samoa; Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Current Residence | Hawaii, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| @tulsigabbard |
Early Life
Tulsi Gabbard was born in American Samoa to a multicultural family with Samoan and European roots. At age two, she moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, where she was raised.
- Father: G. Michael “Mike” Gabbard — Samoan-American, later a Hawaii state senator.
- Mother: Carol Porter — from Indiana, co-ran the family’s vegetarian restaurant The Natural Deli.
- Siblings: Fourth of five children.
Homeschooled for much of her youth, she also spent two years at a missionary school in the Philippines. She embraced Hinduism at age 16 through the Science of Identity Foundation.
Her childhood interests included martial arts, surfing, and community service, and she founded the Healthy Hawaii Coalition at 17.
Family
- Marital Status: Married to Abraham Williams (cinematographer) since April 9, 2015 (Hindu Vedic ceremony in Hawaii).
- Children: None.
- Parents: Mike Gabbard and Carol Porter.
- Lifestyle: Vegetarian, Hindu spiritual practices including meditation and chanting.
Career Highlights
| Year | Milestone |
| 2002 | Elected to Hawaii State Legislature at 21, youngest legislator in state history |
| 2003 | Enlisted in Hawaii Army National Guard |
| 2004–2005 | Deployed to Iraq (combat medic) |
| 2008 | Deployed to Kuwait (Military Police officer) |
| 2012 | Elected to U.S. House (HI-2), first Hindu congresswoman |
| 2015 | Promoted to Major |
| 2020 | Ran for Democratic presidential nomination; endorsed Joe Biden |
| 2021 | Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel |
| 2022 | Left Democratic Party, became Independent |
| 2024 | Joined Republican Party, endorsed Donald Trump |
| 2025 | Confirmed as Director of National Intelligence (Senate 52–48 vote) |
Net Worth (2025)
- Estimated Value: $500,000 – $1 million
- Income Sources:
- Congressional salary ($174,000 annually, 2013–2021)
- Military pay (~$80,000 annually as Lt. Colonel)
- Book sales (For Love of Country, 2024)
- Paid speaking engagements
- DNI salary (~$218,000 annually)
- Assets: Modest Hawaii home, retirement accounts.
Controversies
- Obama Conspiracy Claims (2025): Alleged Obama, Brennan, and Clapper orchestrated a “treasonous conspiracy” in 2016 election intelligence. Widely disputed by intelligence experts.
- Meeting with Assad (2017): Criticized for meeting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad; accused of echoing Russian narratives.
- Signal Chat Leak (2025): Faced congressional grilling after a leaked Signal group chat about Yemen military ops.
- Party Switch (2022–2024): Left Democrats, joined Republicans, endorsed Trump — seen as a major political reversal.
- LGBTQ Rights (2004–2020): Early opposition to same-sex marriage; later issued apologies, but skepticism persists.
