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By Dan Gooding
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Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation on Friday as her husband battles bone cancer.
Abraham Williams, who accompanied Gabbard to her swearing-in ceremony at the White House in February 2025, has an "extremely rare form of bone cancer,” per Gabbard's resignation letter.
President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social that Gabbard "rightly" wanted to be with Williams, adding: "I have no doubt he will soon be better than ever."
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When Did Tulsi Gabbard and Abraham Williams Get Married?
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Gabbard and Williams' paths first crossed while Gabbard was campaigning in 2012 for a Hawaii seat in the House of Representatives. They got married in 2015.
Williams, a cinematographer, has largely stayed out of the political spotlight. His diagnosis, however, became central to Gabbard’s decision to leave public service.
He appeared beside her in Instagram photos and campaign imagery years before she became the DNI. Williams volunteered as a photographer on her congressional campaign and shot many of the images that helped introduce her to voters.
Williams shares Gabbard’s love of the outdoors. The couple bonded over hikes, long walks and even a pickup volleyball game on their first date, but it was their shared connection to the ocean that ultimately brought them closest. They own property in Leander, Texas, according to documents reviewed by Newsweek.
How Old is Tulsi Gabbard’s Husband, Abraham Williams?
Williams, who is 37, celebrated his March 30 with Gabbard, 45, who posted on her social media: "I got you. Over and over again, I do."
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When Was Abraham Williams Diagnosed?
Gabbard was unclear when Williams was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, saying only that he found out "recently."
In her resignation letter, she said of her husband: "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.
"Abraham has been my rock throughout our eleven years of marriage — standing steadfast through my deployment to East Africa on a Joint Special Operations mission, multiple political campaigns, and now my service in this role.
"His strength and love have sustained me through every challenge. I cannot in good conscience ask him to face this fight alone while I continue in this demanding and time-consuming position."
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