History of Tulsi Gabbard in Timeline

Tulsi Gabbard is an American politician and military officer currently serving as the Director of National Intelligence since 2025 and holding the rank of lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve since 2021. She formerly served as the U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021. Formerly a Democrat, Gabbard joined the Republican Party in 2024. Prior to her congressional service, she was the youngest state legislator in Hawaii from 2002 to 2004.

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1915: Reference to Ottoman Empire's attempt to cleanse Armenian and Christian populations

In 2019, while talking about the 1915 mass killings, Gabbard said, "the Ottoman Empire was attempting to cleanse itself of the Armenian and Christian populations, and the US became home to many survivors".

April 12, 1981: Tulsi Gabbard Born

On April 12, 1981, Tulsi Gabbard was born in Leloaloa, Maʻopūtasi County, on American Samoa's main island of Tutuila.

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1983: Family Moved Back to Hawaii

In 1983, when Gabbard was two years old, her family moved back to Hawaii, where they had lived in the late 1970s.

1998: Support for Father's Campaign Against Gay Marriage

In 1998, at the age of 17, Tulsi Gabbard supported her father's successful campaign to amend the Constitution of Hawaii to give lawmakers the power to "reserve marriage to opposite-sex couples".

2002: Youngest State Legislator in Hawaii

From 2002 to 2004, Tulsi Gabbard was the youngest state legislator in Hawaii.

2002: Won Election to Hawaii House of Representatives

In 2002, Gabbard won the general election with 60.7% of the vote, defeating Republican Alfonso Jimenez. At the age of 21, Gabbard became the youngest legislator ever elected in Hawaii's history, and was at the time the youngest woman ever elected to a U.S. state legislature.

2002: Marriage to Eduardo Tamayo

In 2002, Tulsi Gabbard married Eduardo Tamayo.

2002: Dropped out of Leeward Community College

In 2002, when she was 21, Gabbard dropped out of Leeward Community College to run for election to the Hawaii state legislature, and she became the youngest woman ever elected as a U.S. state representative.

April 2003: Enlisted in Hawaii Army National Guard

In April 2003, while serving in the Hawaii State Legislature, Gabbard enlisted in the Hawaii Army National Guard.

2003: Joined Hawaii Army National Guard

In 2003, Gabbard joined the Hawaii Army National Guard.

July 2004: Deployed to Iraq

In July 2004, she was deployed for a 12-month tour in Iraq, serving as a specialist with the Medical Company, 29th Support Battalion, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Hawaii Army National Guard.

August 2004: Announced she would not campaign for reelection

In August 2004, Gabbard announced she would not campaign for a second term, and Cabanilla won the Democratic primary with 58% of the vote due to her deployment to Iraq.

2004: Youngest State Legislator in Hawaii

From 2002 to 2004, Tulsi Gabbard was the youngest state legislator in Hawaii.

2004: Deployed to Iraq

From 2004 to 2005, Gabbard was deployed to Iraq, where she served as a specialist with a medical unit, and received the Combat Medical Badge.

2005: Deployed to Iraq

From 2004 to 2005, Gabbard was deployed to Iraq, where she served as a specialist with a medical unit, and received the Combat Medical Badge.

2005: Received Combat Medical Badge

In 2005, Gabbard received a Combat Medical Badge for "participation in combat operations under enemy hostile fire in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III."

2006: Divorce from Eduardo Tamayo

In 2006, Tulsi Gabbard divorced Eduardo Tamayo, citing the stresses of war on military families as the reason.

March 2007: Graduated from Officer Candidate School

In March 2007, she graduated from the Accelerated Officer Candidate School at the Alabama Military Academy at the top of her class, the first woman ever to do so.

2007: Completed officer training program

In 2007, Gabbard completed the officer training program at the Alabama Military Academy.

2008: Stationed in Kuwait

From 2008 to 2009, Gabbard was stationed in Kuwait as an Army Military Police platoon leader.

2009: Stationed in Kuwait

From 2008 to 2009, Gabbard was stationed in Kuwait as an Army Military Police platoon leader.

2009: Graduated from Hawaii Pacific University

In 2009, Gabbard graduated from Hawaii Pacific University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in international business.

2009: Ran for Honolulu City Council

In 2009, Gabbard ran for a seat on the Honolulu City Council.

September 2010: Finished first in Honolulu City Council Primary

In September 2010, Gabbard finished first with 26.8% of the vote in the 10-candidate nonpartisan open primary for a seat on the Honolulu City Council.

May 2011: Declared Candidacy for Open House Seat

In May 2011, Gabbard declared her candidacy for the open House seat.

August 16, 2012: Resigned from Honolulu City Council

On August 16, 2012, Gabbard resigned from the Honolulu City Council to focus on her congressional campaign.

December 2012: Applied for U.S. Senate Seat

In December 2012, Gabbard applied for appointment to the U.S. Senate seat vacated by the death of Daniel Inouye.

2012: Spoke at Democratic National Convention, Elected to Congress

In 2012, Gabbard spoke at the Democratic National Convention. In the general election, she defeated Republican Kawika Crowley with 80.6% of the vote, becoming the first voting Samoan American and first Hindu member of Congress.

2012: Elected to U.S. House of Representatives

In 2012, Gabbard was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Hawaii's 2nd congressional district, becoming the first Samoan American and Hindu American member of U.S. Congress.

2012: Apology for Anti-Gay Advocacy

In 2012, Tulsi Gabbard apologized for her "anti-gay advocacy" and stated she would "fight for the repeal" of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

January 22, 2013: Gabbard Elected as DNC Vice Chair

On January 22, 2013, Tulsi Gabbard was unanimously elected as a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

March 2013: Introduced the Helping Heroes Fly Act

In March 2013, she introduced the Helping Heroes Fly Act to expedite airport security screening for severely wounded veterans.

June 2013: Cosponsor of Legislation to Repeal DOMA

In June 2013, Tulsi Gabbard was an initial cosponsor of the legislation to repeal DOMA, and became a member of the House LGBT Equality Caucus.

November 25, 2013: Receiving John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award

On November 25, 2013, Tulsi Gabbard received the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award for her efforts on behalf of veterans.

2013: Support for Easier Path to Citizenship

Between 2013 and 2021, Tulsi Gabbard expressed support for an easier path to citizenship for immigrants without legal status, increasing skilled immigration, and granting work visas to immigrants.

2013: Vice-Chair of the Democratic National Committee

From 2013 to 2016, Gabbard served as vice-chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

2013: U.S. Representative for Hawaii

In 2013, Tulsi Gabbard served as U.S. representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district.

2013: Signing of Amicus Brief Supporting Gay Marriage

In 2013, Tulsi Gabbard signed an amicus brief supporting gay marriage, which contrasted with her earlier association with her father's campaign opposing gay marriage.

2013: Oath of Office with Bhagavad Gita

In 2013, Tulsi Gabbard took the oath of office using her personal copy of the Bhagavad Gita.

March 20, 2014: Honored by Elle Magazine on 'Women in Washington Power List'

On March 20, 2014, Elle magazine honored Tulsi Gabbard, with others, at the Italian Embassy in the United States during its annual "Women in Washington Power List".

2014: Reelected to Congress

Gabbard was reelected in 2014, defeating Crowley again with 78.7% of the vote.

2014: Presentation of Bhagavad Gita to Narendra Modi

In 2014, Tulsi Gabbard, as a Congresswoman, presented a copy of the Bhagavad Gita to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the United States and supported his efforts for the United Nations to declare an International Yoga Day.

February 26, 2015: Receiving National Association of Counties County Alumni Award

On February 26, 2015, Tulsi Gabbard received the National Association of Counties County Alumni Award for her "steadfast commitment to the nation's counties".

July 15, 2015: Receiving Friend of the National Parks Award

On July 15, 2015, Tulsi Gabbard received the Friend of the National Parks Award from the National Parks Conservation Association.

September 2015: Gabbard Criticizes DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz

In September 2015, Tulsi Gabbard criticized DNC chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz's decision to limit the number of debates in the 2016 Democratic primary.

October 12, 2015: Promoted to Major

On October 12, 2015, Gabbard was promoted from the rank of captain to major at a ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

October 2015: Gabbard Reportedly Asked Not to Attend Debate

In October 2015, Tulsi Gabbard was reportedly asked not to attend the October 2015 debate in Las Vegas following her criticism of DNC chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

November 2015: Introduced Talia's Law

In November 2015, Gabbard introduced Talia's Law, aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect on military bases.

2015: Marriage to Abraham Williams

In 2015, Tulsi Gabbard married Abraham Williams, a freelance cinematographer and editor, in a traditional Vedic Hindu wedding.

2015: Support for Increased Border Security

In 2015, Tulsi Gabbard, along with 47 other Democrats, supported increased border security and voted with Republicans for vetting of Iraqi and Syrian refugees. She also called for halting the visa waiver program after mass Syrian immigration into Germany.

2015: Became a Major

In 2015, while also serving in Congress, Gabbard became a major with the Hawaii Army National Guard.

February 2016: Talia's Law Passed by Congress

In February 2016, Congress passed Talia's Law, which Gabbard introduced.

February 28, 2016: Gabbard Resigns as DNC Vice Chair to Endorse Bernie Sanders

On February 28, 2016, Tulsi Gabbard resigned as DNC vice chair to endorse Bernie Sanders for president. She also appeared on Meet the Press to discuss her resignation and launched a petition to eliminate superdelegates.

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December 2016: Talia's Law Signed into Law

In December 2016, Talia's Law, which Gabbard introduced, was signed into law.

December 2016: Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal Signed into Law

In December 2016, the bill co-sponsored by Gabbard with Senator Hirono to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Filipino and Filipino American veterans of World War II was signed into law by President Obama.

2016: Gabbard Listed as Sanders's Running Mate in California

During the 2016 election, Tulsi Gabbard was listed as Bernie Sanders's running mate for write-in votes in California.

2016: Resigned from DNC, endorsed Bernie Sanders

From 2013 to 2016, Gabbard served as vice-chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), but resigned in 2016 to endorse Bernie Sanders for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination.

2016: Views on Foreign Policy and Military Interventionism

In 2016, Tulsi Gabbard described herself as a hawk "when it comes to the war against terrorists" and a dove "when it comes to counterproductive wars of regime change". She has been a strong supporter of the US military offensive to defeat ISIS and has called for reducing military interventionism by the United States.

2016: Support for Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

In 2016, Tulsi Gabbard supported the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, co-signing a letter requesting the Obama administration to address tribal concerns.

2016: Support for Diwali Commemorative Stamp

In 2016, Tulsi Gabbard supported the campaign by Hindu Americans for a Diwali commemorative stamp in the United States, emphasizing the values honored by the festival.

2016: Vote Against GMO-Labeling Bill

In 2016, Tulsi Gabbard voted against a GMO-labeling bill, stating it was too weak, and has supported efforts to reduce routine antibiotic use in livestock and promote organic farming.

2016: Reelected to Congress

In the 2016 election, Gabbard was reelected with 81.2% of the vote, defeating Republican Angela Kaaihue.

2017: Gabbard Endorses Keith Ellison for DNC Chair

In 2017, Tulsi Gabbard endorsed Keith Ellison for DNC chair.

2017: Visit to Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh

In 2017, Tulsi Gabbard visited Armenia and the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh as part of a U.S. lawmaker delegation, resulting in her being blacklisted by Azerbaijan.

2017: 2017 Syria Trip

In 2017, Tulsi Gabbard's trip to Syria, arranged with former Congressman Dennis Kucinich, involved meetings. She denied knowledge of extremist remarks made by Grand Mufti Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun and stated the trip was cleared by House Ethics and informed the Trump administration.

2017: Introduced the Off Fossil Fuels (OFF) Act

In 2017, she introduced the Off Fossil Fuels (OFF) Act, which aimed for a transition to 100% clean energy by 2035.

September 2018: Co-sponsored the No More Presidential Wars Act

In September 2018, she and Republican Representative Walter Jones co-sponsored the No More Presidential Wars Act to reaffirm Congress's authority over war declarations.

September 30, 2018: Receiving Ho'ola Na Pua Advocacy Award

On September 30, 2018, Tulsi Gabbard received the Ho'ola Na Pua Advocacy Award for "her dedication to serving and empowering human trafficking survivors in Hawaii".

October 16, 2018: Honored as Hawaii Pacific University's Distinguished Alumni

On October 16, 2018, Tulsi Gabbard was honored as Hawaii Pacific University's 2018 Paul T. C. Loo Distinguished Alumni.

2018: Gabbard Passes Amendment for Civil Defense Equipment

In 2018, Tulsi Gabbard successfully passed an amendment to improve protective equipment for civil defense agencies near volcanic activity.

2018: Introduced the Securing America's Election Act

In 2018, she introduced the Securing America's Election Act, requiring all voting districts to use paper ballots to ensure an auditable paper trail.

February 2019: Gabbard Officially Launches 2020 Presidential Campaign

In February 2019, Tulsi Gabbard officially launched her 2020 presidential campaign, becoming the first female combat veteran to run for president.

July 2019: Gabbard Visits Puerto Rico and Joins Protests

In July 2019, Tulsi Gabbard was the only 2020 presidential candidate to visit Puerto Rico and join protests urging Governor Ricardo Rosselló to resign.

September 2019: Media Coverage of Gabbard's Campaign

In September 2019, various media outlets summarized the coverage of Gabbard's presidential campaign, highlighting scrutiny and alleged Russian ties, with negative coverage during the June–September period.

October 2019: James Carden on Gabbard and Clinton Feud

In October 2019, James Carden of The Nation wrote that "McCarthyism had gone mainstream" in media attacks against Tulsi Gabbard, viewing the Clinton-Gabbard feud as vilification by Clinton and allies.

October 2019: Gabbard Qualifies for Fourth Democratic Debate

In October 2019, Tulsi Gabbard qualified for the fourth Democratic debate in Ohio.

October 2019: Hillary Clinton Suggests Gabbard is a 'Russian Asset'

In October 2019, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton suggested that Tulsi Gabbard was a 'Russian asset,' which led to widespread criticism and defenses from fellow candidates and President Trump.

October 25, 2019: Gabbard announces she will not seek reelection

On October 25, 2019, Tulsi Gabbard announced that she would not seek reelection in 2020, citing her presidential campaign as the reason.

December 2019: Saturday Night Live Parodies Gabbard

After the December 2019 debates, Saturday Night Live's parodies of the debates portrayed Tulsi Gabbard as a villain, using menacing music and flashing lights.

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December 2019: Impeachment Vote and Censure Resolution

In December 2019, Tulsi Gabbard voted "present" during the House of Representatives' vote to impeach President Trump, citing The Federalist Papers essay No. 65. She introduced H. Res. 766 to censure Trump for foreign policy decisions, expressing concerns about the impeachment's impact on the presidential election.

2019: Apology for Past Anti-Gay Views

After launching her presidential campaign in 2019, Tulsi Gabbard apologized for her past anti-gay views, citing her experience in the military as changing her views.

2019: Co-sponsorship of Armenian Genocide Resolution

In 2019, Tulsi Gabbard co-sponsored the Armenian Genocide Resolution to formally recognize and remember the Armenian genocide.

2019: Concerns over Farmer Bankruptcies

In 2019, Tulsi Gabbard expressed concern over farmer bankruptcies and declining farm incomes due to the China–United States trade war, and supported a moratorium on the construction and expansion of concentrated animal feeding operations.

2019: Amendment on Runit Dome Safety

In 2019, Tulsi Gabbard successfully passed an amendment to the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act requiring the Department of Energy to reexamine the safety of the Runit Dome, a leaking Cold War era nuclear waste site in the Marshall Islands.

January 2020: Call for Drug Legalization

In January 2020, Tulsi Gabbard called for the legalization and regulation of all drugs, citing Portugal's model, during a response to a question from a voter.

January 2020: Gabbard Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Clinton

In January 2020, Tulsi Gabbard filed a legal defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton over the 'Russian asset' assertion, but dropped it five months later.

March 3, 2020: Gabbard Earns Delegates in American Samoa

On March 3, 2020, Gabbard earned two delegates in American Samoa, making her the second woman of color and the first Asian-American and Pacific-Islander presidential candidate to earn primary delegates.

March 2020: Dropped out of Presidential Campaign, endorsed Joe Biden

In March 2020, Gabbard dropped out of her 2020 presidential campaign and endorsed Joe Biden.

March 19, 2020: Gabbard Drops Out of 2020 Election and Endorses Joe Biden

On March 19, 2020, Tulsi Gabbard dropped out of the 2020 election and endorsed former vice president Joe Biden.

June 2020: Transferred to 351st Civil Affairs Command

In June 2020, Gabbard transferred to the 351st Civil Affairs Command, a California-based United States Army Reserve unit.

June 2020: Amendment on CBD Use by Armed Services

In June 2020, Tulsi Gabbard introduced an amendment to the House version of the 2021 NDAA to allow members of the Armed Services to use products containing CBD and other hemp derivatives, which was approved 336 to 71 as a package.

July 2020: Gabbard Meets with Vanessa Guillén's Family

In July 2020, Gabbard met with the family of Vanessa Guillén, a U.S. Army soldier who was murdered, and advocated for reforms to address military sexual harassment, stating she was "stand[ing] here for Vanessa" and "for her family."

August 2020: Gabbard Advocates for Jennifer Smith

In August 2020, Tulsi Gabbard advocated for Jennifer Smith, a Hawaii Department of Health epidemiologist who reported issues with the state's COVID-19 contact tracing program after she was placed on paid leave.

September 2020: Gabbard Converts Presidential Campaign Committee and Criticizes Netflix's Cuties

In September 2020, Tulsi Gabbard converted her presidential campaign committee, Tulsi Now, into Tulsi Aloha, a leadership PAC. That same month, she also criticized Netflix over the film Cuties, arguing that it contributed to the exploitation of children.

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October 2020: Gabbard Introduces Bills on Snowden and Assange

In October 2020, Tulsi Gabbard and Representative Matt Gaetz introduced a bill calling for the U.S. to drop criminal charges against Edward Snowden. She also introduced a similar bill with Representative Thomas Massie advocating for Julian Assange's release from prison in the United Kingdom.

November 2020: Jennifer Smith Reinstated

In November 2020, Jennifer Smith was reinstated, after Tulsi Gabbard continued to support her.

2020: Criticism of Trump's China Policy

During her 2020 presidential campaign, Tulsi Gabbard criticized President Donald Trump's confrontational approach towards China, advocating for cooperation on global challenges such as climate change and opposing his trade war due to its damaging effects and potential for escalating conflict. She also expressed concern that the trade war would make it more difficult to secure Chinese support over a nuclear deal with North Korea.

2020: Gabbard Criticizes Kamala Harris's Record

During the second Democratic primary debate in 2020, Tulsi Gabbard criticized Kamala Harris's record as attorney general of California, accusing her of holding innocent people on death row.

2020: Accusations against Turkey Regarding Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

In 2020, Tulsi Gabbard accused Turkey of encouraging and inciting the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan and co-signed a letter expressing concern over Azerbaijan's aggression against Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) and potential conflict with Armenia.

2020: Introduction of the "Protect Women's Sports Act"

In 2020, Tulsi Gabbard and Republican U.S. representative Markwayne Mullin introduced a bill titled the "Protect Women's Sports Act" that would seek to define Title IX protections on the basis of an individual's biological sex, leading to condemnation from LGBTQ organizations.

2020: Participation in Island Music Awards 2020

In 2020, Tulsi Gabbard was a presenter at iHeartRadio Honolulu's virtual festival, Island Music Awards 2020.

2020: Transferred to U.S. Army Reserve

In 2020, she transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve.

2020: Shift in Political Positions

In 2020, while in Democratic presidential primary, Tulsi Gabbard's political positions were liberal on domestic policy issues. After 2020, she shifted to positions more aligned with the Republican Party, including social issues like abortion, gun control, and transgender rights.

January 2021: Gabbard Launches Podcast and Appears on Fox News

In January 2021, Tulsi Gabbard launched her own podcast, This is Tulsi Gabbard. She also made several appearances on Fox News programs.

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July 4, 2021: Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel

On July 4, 2021, Gabbard was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel, while she was deployed to the Horn of Africa working as a civil affairs officer in support of a special operations mission.

November 2021: Gabbard Celebrates Youngkin's Victory

In November 2021, Tulsi Gabbard celebrated the victory of Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin in the Virginia Gubernatorial election over Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe.

2021: Departure from Congress

After her departure from Congress in 2021, Gabbard took more conservative positions on issues.

2021: Support for Easier Path to Citizenship

Between 2013 and 2021, Tulsi Gabbard expressed support for an easier path to citizenship for immigrants without legal status, increasing skilled immigration, and granting work visas to immigrants.

2021: Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel

In 2021, Gabbard was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve.

2021: Biden Recognizes Armenian Genocide

In 2021, President Joe Biden recognized the Ottoman-era mass killings of Armenians as a genocide, despite opposition from Turkey.

2021: NDAA approval

March 13, 2022: Accusations of Parroting Russian Propaganda

On March 13, 2022, Mitt Romney tweeted about Tulsi Gabbard, accusing her of making bogus claims about a US funded covert biological weapons program in Ukraine and of parroting false Russian propaganda.

April 2022: Gabbard Expresses Support for Florida's Parental Rights Bill

In April 2022, Tulsi Gabbard expressed support for Florida's Parental Rights Bill on Hannity, stating it should have continued through twelfth grade.

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August 2022: Gabbard Starts Hosting Tucker Carlson Tonight

In August 2022, Tulsi Gabbard started serving as the fill-in host for Tucker Carlson Tonight.

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October 11, 2022: Gabbard Leaves Democratic Party

On October 11, 2022, Tulsi Gabbard announced on Twitter that she was leaving the Democratic Party, criticizing its leadership. Shortly thereafter, she endorsed and campaigned for several Donald Trump-supported Republican candidates in the 2022 midterm elections.

November 2022: Gabbard Signs Deal with Fox News as Contributor

In November 2022, after years of being a frequent guest on several of their programs, Tulsi Gabbard signed a deal with Fox News as a paid contributor.

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2022: Openness to Border Wall Proposal

By 2022, Tulsi Gabbard stated she would be open to a proposal for a border wall if experts deemed it necessary.

2022: Spoke at CPAC, left Democratic Party

In 2022, Gabbard spoke at the conservative CPAC conference and left the Democratic Party.

2022: Endorsement of Florida Parental Rights in Education Act

In 2022, Tulsi Gabbard endorsed the Florida Parental Rights in Education Act, which restricts discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in Florida public schools. Gabbard argued that the bill bans the indoctrination of "woke sexual values".

2022: Appearance at CPAC

In 2022, Tulsi Gabbard was a featured speaker at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), marking a shift in her political alignment. She also became a frequent critic of the Biden administration.

2022: Accusations of spreading misinformation about US bioweapons labs in Ukraine

In 2022, Tulsi Gabbard was accused of spreading misinformation regarding US bioweapons laboratories in Ukraine, with some news outlets stating she endorsed Moscow's claims about the labs creating deadly bioweapons, while others noted she clarified or walked back her remarks.

October 7, 2023: Gabbard Condemns Hamas After Attack on Israel

On October 7, 2023, following Hamas' attack on Israel, Tulsi Gabbard publicly voiced her strong support for Israel, condemning Hamas as an Islamist terrorist organization.

December 2023: Remarks on Japan's Remilitarization

In December 2023, Tulsi Gabbard questioned the remilitarization of Japan, urging caution against shortsighted leaders potentially leading to renewed conflict with a remilitarized Japan.

February 22, 2024: Gabbard Speaks at CPAC

On February 22, 2024, Tulsi Gabbard was a featured speaker at CPAC, raising speculation of her candidacy as a potential vice-presidential selection.

March 2024: Trump Cites Gabbard as Potential Running Mate

In March 2024, Donald Trump cited Tulsi Gabbard as one of his potential choices for his running mate.

June 20, 2024: Awarded Champion's Award by Second Amendment Institute

On June 20, 2024, The Second Amendment Institute awarded the Champion's Award to Tulsi Gabbard at their Annual Champion Ceremony in Washington, DC.

August 26, 2024: Gabbard Endorses Trump's Re-election Bid

On August 26, 2024, Tulsi Gabbard endorsed Donald Trump's re-election bid during a National Guard Association gathering in Michigan. The next day, she was named as an honorary co-chair of his presidential transition team.

August 30, 2024: Milbank Op-Ed Criticizes Gabbard's Stance on Ukraine Biological Labs

On August 30, 2024, Dana Milbank published an op-ed in the Washington Post criticizing Tulsi Gabbard for allegedly endorsing Russian propaganda by falsely claiming that the United States was funding biological laboratories in Ukraine that could spread dangerous pathogens.

October 22, 2024: Gabbard Announces Joining Republican Party

On October 22, 2024, while speaking at a Trump rally in Greensboro, North Carolina, Tulsi Gabbard announced she was joining the Republican Party.

November 13, 2024: Trump Nominates Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence

On November 13, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence (DNI).

November 2024: Gabbard's Skepticism on Assad's Actions Reported

In November 2024, the BBC reported that Gabbard had called for evidence to be presented to Congress regarding Assad's use of chemical weapons, highlighting her continued skepticism on the matter.

2024: Endorsed Donald Trump, joined Republican Party

In 2024, Gabbard endorsed Donald Trump for the presidential election and joined the Republican Party later that year.

2024: Discussion of IVF procedures

In 2024, Tulsi Gabbard mentioned that she and Abraham Williams had tried to start a family and had undergone several in-vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures, without success.

2024: Joined the Republican Party

In 2024, Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat, joined the Republican Party.

2024: Denial of Affiliation with Science of Identity Foundation

In 2024, the Trump transition team stated that Tulsi Gabbard has "no affiliation" with the Science of Identity Foundation (SIF).

January 27, 2025: Support from Former Officials

On January 27, 2025, former intelligence and national security officials voiced their support for Tulsi Gabbard, believing she would help depoliticize intelligence agencies. Libertarian-leaning GOP senators also supported her anti-interventionist stance. Victoria Coates emphasized the need for new intelligence leadership. Bernard Hudson praised her integrity and experience.

January 30, 2025: Testimony Before Senate Intelligence Committee

On January 30, 2025, Tulsi Gabbard testified before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. She pledged to separate her political views from her official duties and addressed concerns about her loyalties, denying that she was a puppet of various leaders.

February 4, 2025: Senate Committee Advances Nomination

On February 4, 2025, the Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Tulsi Gabbard's nomination in a 9–8 party-line vote, after Senators Susan Collins and James Lankford voiced their support following Gabbard's clarifications on her stances.

February 10, 2025: Murkowski Announces Support

On February 10, 2025, Senator Lisa Murkowski announced her support for Tulsi Gabbard's nomination, citing Gabbard's commitment to oversight and civil liberties. The Senate later confirmed her nomination on February 12.

February 12, 2025: Sworn in as Director of National Intelligence

On February 12, 2025, Tulsi Gabbard was sworn in as the 8th Director of National Intelligence by Attorney General Pam Bondi. She became the first female military combat veteran, Pacific Islander American, and Hindu American to hold a Cabinet-level position.

February 2025: Confirmed as Director of National Intelligence

In February 2025, Gabbard was confirmed by the Senate, becoming the highest-ranking Pacific Islander American government official in U.S. history.

March 2025: Signal Group Chat Leak

In March 2025, Tulsi Gabbard was involved in a controversy after a Signal group chat discussing plans for US attacks in Yemen leaked to journalist Jeffrey Goldberg. She admitted to sharing information, claiming it was unclassified. Following the leak, news sources used leaked data to find personal accounts of Gabbard and other U.S. security officials.

March 2025: International Trips as DNI

In March 2025, Tulsi Gabbard, as DNI, made her second international trip to Asia, focusing on the Indo-Pacific region, including Japan, Thailand, and India, following her trip to Germany for the Munich Security Conference. She also stopped in Hawaii before Asia and attended the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi.

May 2025: Reorientation of U.S. Intelligence

In May 2025, Tulsi Gabbard announced the reorientation of U.S. intelligence towards border security, counterterrorism, and counternarcotics at the GEOINT 2025 Symposium. Gabbard's office also consolidated intelligence operations and fired two officials at the NIC.