Full History Of Tulsi Gabbard In Timeline From 1915

1915: Speaks About the Mass Killings of Armenians

In 2019, while speaking 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, American Samoa.

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1983: Family Moved Back to Hawaii

In 1983, when she was two years old, Tulsi Gabbard's family moved back to Hawaii.

1998: Support for Father's Campaign Against Gay Marriage

In 1998, when she was 17 years old, 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".

2001: Father Elected to Honolulu City Council

Around 2001, Tulsi Gabbard's father got active in local politics and was elected to the Honolulu City Council.

2002: Elected to Hawaii House of Representatives

In 2002, Tulsi Gabbard was elected to the Hawaii House of Representatives.

2002: Dropped out of college and elected to Hawaii state legislature

In 2002, at age 21, Tulsi Gabbard dropped out of Leeward Community College to run for the Hawaii state legislature, becoming the youngest woman ever elected as a U.S. state representative.

2002: Marriage to Eduardo Tamayo

In 2002, at the age of 21, Tulsi Gabbard married Eduardo Tamayo.

April 2003: Enlisted in Hawaii Army National Guard

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

2003: Joined Hawaii Army National Guard

In 2003, Tulsi Gabbard joined the Hawaii Army National Guard.

July 2004: Deployed to Iraq

In July 2004, Tulsi Gabbard was deployed for a 12-month tour in Iraq, serving as a specialist with the Medical Company.

August 2004: Announced Not to Campaign for Reelection

In August 2004, Tulsi Gabbard announced that she would not campaign for a second term in the Hawaii House of Representatives due to her Army National Guard service in Iraq.

2004: Deployed to Iraq

From 2004 to 2005, Tulsi Gabbard was deployed to Iraq, serving as a specialist with a medical unit.

2004: End of Term in Hawaii House of Representatives

In 2004, Tulsi Gabbard's service in the Hawaii House of Representatives concluded.

2005: Served with National Guard in Iraq

From 2004 to 2005, Tulsi Gabbard served in Iraq with the National Guard.

2005: Served in Iraq

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

2005: Received Combat Medical Badge

In 2005, Tulsi Gabbard received a Combat Medical Badge for participation in combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III.

2006: Divorce from Eduardo Tamayo

In 2006, Tulsi Gabbard divorced Eduardo Tamayo, and she later discussed "the stresses war places on military spouses and families."

2006: Father Became a Hawaii State Senator

In 2006, Tulsi Gabbard's father became a Hawaii state senator.

March 2007: Graduated from Accelerated Officer Candidate School

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

2007: First visit by U.S. lawmaker since Nancy Pelosi's visit

Tulsi Gabbard's visit in January 2017, came after Gabbard had introduced legislation that would, in her words, "end our country's illegal war to overthrow the Syrian government." The visit was the first by a U.S. lawmaker since Nancy Pelosi in 2007, and made under a travel warning issued by the United States Department of State.

2008: Stationed in Kuwait

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

2009: Ran for Honolulu City Council

After returning from her second deployment to the Middle East in 2009, Gabbard ran for a seat on the Honolulu City Council vacated by City Councilman Rod Tam.

2009: Stationed in Kuwait

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

2009: Graduated from Hawaii Pacific University

In 2009, Tulsi Gabbard graduated from Hawaii Pacific University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a concentration in international business.

September 2010: Finished First in Honolulu City Council Primary

In September 2010, Tulsi 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 U.S. House Seat

In May 2011, Tulsi Gabbard declared her candidacy for the open U.S. House seat for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district.

2011: U.S. Waging Regime Change War in Syria

In 2018, Gabbard characterized the U.S. as waging a regime change war in Syria since 2011.

August 16, 2012: Resigned from Honolulu City Council

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

December 2012: Applied for Appointment to U.S. Senate Seat

In December 2012, Tulsi Gabbard applied for appointment to the U.S. Senate seat vacated by the death of Daniel Inouye, but was not among the candidates forwarded to the governor.

2012: Apology for "anti-gay advocacy"

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

2012: Elected to U.S. House of Representatives

In 2012, Tulsi 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 the U.S. Congress.

2012: Spoke at Democratic National Convention

In 2012, Tulsi Gabbard was invited to speak at the 2012 Democratic National Convention, where she praised President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.

January 22, 2013: 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 Helping Heroes Fly Act

In March 2013, Tulsi Gabbard introduced the Helping Heroes Fly Act to expedite airport security screening for severely wounded veterans. The bill received bipartisan support and was signed into law by President Obama.

June 2013: Cosponsor of DOMA repeal legislation

In June 2013, Tulsi Gabbard was an initial cosponsor of the legislation to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

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

On November 25, 2013, Tulsi Gabbard received the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award from the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School for her efforts on behalf of veterans.

2013: Faulting President Obama over Refusal to Refer to Islamic Extremism

During her time in U.S. Congress, Tulsi Gabbard took strong stances in opposition to Islamist political movements and organizations in the Middle East. In 2013, in some of her appearances on Fox News, she faulted President Obama over his refusal to refer to the Islamic State's beliefs and terrorism as "Islamic extremism" or "radical Islam".

2013: Became Vice-Chair of the DNC

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

2013: Elected to U.S. House of Representatives

In 2013, Tulsi Gabbard began serving as the 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, demonstrating a change in her views on LGBTQ rights.

2013: Took oath of office with Bhagavad Gita

In 2013, Tulsi Gabbard took the oath of office as a U.S. Representative with her personal copy of the Bhagavad Gita.

March 20, 2014: Honored by Elle magazine

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

2014: Presents Bhagavad Gita to Narendra Modi

In 2014, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard presented a copy of the Bhagavad Gita to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the United States.

2014: Reelected to U.S. House of Representatives

In 2014, Tulsi Gabbard was reelected to the U.S. House of Representatives, defeating Kawika Crowley again.

February 26, 2015: Receives County Alumni Award

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

July 15, 2015: Receives 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: Criticism of DNC Debate Limits

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, Tulsi Gabbard was promoted from the rank of captain to major at a ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

October 2015: Reported Request Not to Attend Debate

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

November 2015: Introduced Talia's Law

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

2015: Criticism of Obama administration for refusing to call Islamic extremists the 'real enemy'

In 2015, Tulsi Gabbard criticized the Obama administration for "refusing" to say that the "real enemy" of the United States is Islamic extremists.

2015: Marriage to Abraham Williams

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

2015: Meeting with Egyptian dictator 'Abd al-Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo

In 2015, Tulsi Gabbard met with Egyptian dictator 'Abd al-Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo. After the meeting, she issued a statement expressing her commendation of Sisi as a ruler who showed "great courage and leadership" in his regime's war against "Islamist ideology". Her close engagement with Sisi, an Arab autocrat responsible for the killing of more than 800 people in the Rabaa massacre, was met with widespread criticism.

2015: Support for Increased Border Security

In 2015, Tulsi Gabbard, along with 47 other Democrats, expressed support for increased border security and voted with Republicans for vetting of Iraqi and Syrian refugees.

2015: Became a Major in Hawaii Army National Guard

In 2015, while also serving in Congress, Tulsi 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 was introduced by Gabbard.

February 28, 2016: Resignation as DNC Vice Chair and Endorsement of Bernie Sanders

On February 28, 2016, Tulsi Gabbard resigned as DNC vice chair to endorse Bernie Sanders for president.

December 2016: Talia's Law Signed into Law

In December 2016, Talia's Law, which aims to prevent child abuse, was signed into law.

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

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

2016: Listed as Sanders's Running Mate and Faithless Elector Vote

During the 2016 election, Tulsi Gabbard was listed as Bernie Sanders's running mate for write-in votes in California. A Minnesota faithless elector cast a vote for Sanders as president and Gabbard as vice president, though this vote was nullified.

2016: Past Political Event

In 2016, Hillary Clinton was running for president.

2016: Criticism of DNC

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

2016: Views on War against Terrorists

In 2016, Tulsi Gabbard described herself as a hawk "when it comes to the war against terrorists", but a dove "when it comes to counterproductive wars of regime change".

2016: Resigned from DNC to endorse Bernie Sanders

In 2016, Tulsi Gabbard resigned as vice-chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to endorse Bernie Sanders for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination.

2016: Support Against Dakota Access Pipeline

In 2016, Tulsi Gabbard supported the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe against the construction of the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline, co-signing a letter requesting the Obama administration address the tribe's concerns about the project.

2016: Supports Diwali commemorative stamp campaign

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

2016: Vote Against GMO-Labeling Bill

In 2016, Tulsi Gabbard voted against a GMO-labeling bill she said was too weak, while expressing support for clear GMO labeling.

2016: Reelected to U.S. House of Representatives

In the 2016 election, Tulsi Gabbard was reelected to the U.S. House of Representatives, defeating Republican Angela Kaaihue.

January 2017: Fact-finding mission to Syria and Lebanon

In January 2017, Tulsi Gabbard went on a one-week "fact-finding mission" to Syria and Lebanon, during which she met various political and religious leaders from both countries–and also had two unplanned meetings with then-Syrian-president Bashar al-Assad.

April 2017: Interview on CNN Regarding Khan Shaykhun Chemical Attack

In April 2017, after the Khan Shaykhun chemical attack, Tulsi Gabbard was interviewed by Wolf Blitzer on CNN. She said that "What matters is the evidence and facts," stating she would denounce Assad as a war criminal if found responsible by an independent investigation, but expressed skepticism: "So whether the President says that they have the evidence, the fact remains that they have not brought that evidence before Congress," and that the U.S. military strike "flew directly in the face" of the U.N.'s action "to launch an independent investigation". She drew parallels to the Iraq War, warning against repeating "a counterproductive regime war" without clear evidence and congressional consent. In a statement she said "A successful prosecution of Assad (at the International Criminal Court) will require collection of evidence from the scene of the incident, and I support the United Nation's efforts in this regard. Without such evidence, a successful prosecution is impossible".

2017: Assertion that there is no difference between "moderate" rebels and al-Qaeda or ISIS

After a 2017 visit to Syria, Tulsi Gabbard wrote, "There is no difference between "moderate" rebels and al-Qaeda (al-Nusra) or ISIS—they are all the same. This is a war between terrorists under the command of groups like ISIS and al-Qaeda and the Syrian government."

2017: Faulting President Obama over Refusal to Refer to Islamic Extremism

During her time in U.S. Congress, Tulsi Gabbard took strong stances in opposition to Islamist political movements and organizations in the Middle East. In 2017, in some of her appearances on Fox News, she faulted President Obama over his refusal to refer to the Islamic State's beliefs and terrorism as "Islamic extremism" or "radical Islam".

2017: Clarification of 2017 Syria Trip

In 2017, Tulsi Gabbard addressed concerns regarding her trip to Syria with former Congressman Dennis Kucinich, stating that he arranged the meetings, and she denied knowledge of extremist remarks made by Grand Mufti Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun, also clarifying that her trip had been cleared by House Ethics.

2017: Endorsement of Keith Ellison for DNC Chair

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

2017: Introduction of the Off Fossil Fuels (OFF) Act

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

2017: Introduction of Stop Arming Terrorists Act

In 2017, Tulsi Gabbard introduced the Stop Arming Terrorists Act, which on December 20, 2019, became law as part of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.

2017: Visits Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh

In 2017, Tulsi Gabbard visited Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh as part of a U.S. lawmaker team, leading to her being blacklisted by Azerbaijan.

2017: Initial Skepticism Around Incidents in 2017

On March 10, 2019, in a CNN Townhall, Tulsi Gabbard clarified that her initial skepticism was specifically around incidents in 2017, which were used as an excuse to launch a U.S. military attack in Syria.

September 2018: Co-sponsorship of the No More Presidential Wars Act

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

September 30, 2018: Receives 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: Characterization of U.S. as waging regime change war in Syria since 2011

In 2018, Tulsi Gabbard characterized the U.S. as waging a regime change war in Syria since 2011.

2018: Introduction of the Securing America's Election Act

In 2018, Tulsi Gabbard introduced the Securing America's Election Act, requiring all voting districts to use paper ballots to ensure an auditable paper trail. The bill was endorsed by Common Cause.

2018: Amendment to Improve Protective Equipment

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

February 2019: Official Launch of 2020 Presidential Campaign

In February 2019, Tulsi Gabbard officially launched her 2020 presidential campaign.

February 2019: Statements regarding Assad not being the enemy of the United States

In a February 2019 interview with MSNBC a month after the start of her presidential campaign, Tulsi Gabbard said, "Assad is not the enemy of the United States because Syria does not pose a direct threat to the United States" In a subsequent interview on CNN, she said "There are brutal dictators in the world. Assad of Syria is one of them. That does not mean the United States should be waging regime-change wars around the world."

February 2019: Reports on Gabbard's Skepticism

Reports reappeared in the run-up to and during her presidential campaign and, again, after her being nominated for DNI Politico in February 2019 reported that she had called for evidence to be presented to Congress.

March 10, 2019: Clarification on Skepticism about Assad's Use of Chemical Warfare

On March 10, 2019, in a CNN Townhall, in response to Dana Bash asking "Do you remain skeptical as you were in 2017 that Bashir al Assad used chemical warfare against Syrian civilians?", Gabbard said, "I want to correct that... Chemical weapons have been used in Syria, both by the Syrian government as well as different terrorist groups". She further clarified that her initial skepticism was specifically around incidents in 2017, which were used as an excuse to launch a U.S. military attack in Syria.

July 2019: Visit to Puerto Rico and 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.

August 2019: Statement that Assad is a brutal dictator

In August 2019, Tulsi Gabbard said that Assad is "a brutal dictator. Just like Saddam Hussein. Just like Gadhafi in Libya. The reason that I'm so outspoken on this issue of ending these wasteful regime-change wars is because I have seen firsthand this high human cost of war and the impact that it has on my fellow brothers and sisters in uniform."

August 2019: Publication of "Reports on Chemical Attacks in Syria"

In August 2019, the Tulsi 2020 presidential campaign published "Reports on Chemical Attacks in Syria", a short compilation of various analyses and reports (mostly by scientist Theodore Postol) on two attacks. The document said that there "is evidence" that both sides have used chemical weapons in Syria, but that Gabbard "remained skeptical" of the Khan Shaykhun chemical attack, and the Douma chemical attack, with evidence they may have been staged by rebels and relaying a concern about an over-reliance on social media posts and unverified sources to support military actions.

September 2019: Media Coverage Criticism

In September 2019, media coverage of Tulsi Gabbard's presidential campaign was described as highly negative, with claims of unfair treatment and scrutiny.

October 2019: Hillary Clinton's 'Russian Asset' Claim

In October 2019, Hillary Clinton suggested that Tulsi Gabbard was a "Russian asset," leading to widespread criticism and defense from fellow candidates and others.

October 2019: Media Attacks

In October 2019, James Carden wrote about "McCarthyism" in the media attacks on Tulsi Gabbard.

October 2019: Qualification for the Fourth Presidential Debate

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

October 25, 2019: Announcement Not to Seek Reelection in 2020

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

December 2019: Saturday Night Live Parodies

After both the November and December 2019 debates, Saturday Night Live parodies of the debates showed Tulsi Gabbard as the villain.

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December 2019: Missed Votes and Impeachment Vote

Between October and December 2019, Tulsi Gabbard missed 85% of votes in Congress but cast a "present" vote on both articles of impeachment in the first impeachment of Donald Trump.

December 2019: Vote "Present" on Trump Impeachment

In December 2019, Tulsi Gabbard voted "present" when the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump, citing The Federalist Papers essay No. 65, and describing her vote as a protest against "a political zero-sum game".

December 20, 2019: Stop Arming Terrorists Act becomes law

On December 20, 2019, the Stop Arming Terrorists Act that Tulsi Gabbard introduced in 2017 became law as part of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, § 1228 to prohibit the Department of Defense from "knowingly providing weapons or any other form of support to Al Qaeda" or other terrorist groups or any individual or group affiliated with any such organization.

2019: Views Putin as a U.S. adversary

In 2019, Tulsi Gabbard affirmed on MSNBC's Morning Joe that she views Vladimir Putin as a U.S. adversary.

2019: Co-sponsors Armenian Genocide Resolution

In 2019, Tulsi Gabbard co-sponsored the Armenian Genocide Resolution to recognize the Armenian genocide, stating that the Ottoman Empire attempted to cleanse itself of Armenian and Christian populations in 1915.

2019: Support for Moratorium on Factory Farms

In 2019, Tulsi Gabbard stated that she supports a moratorium on the construction and expansion of concentrated animal feeding operations, sometimes referred to as factory farms.

2019: Amendment for Runit Dome Reexamination

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

2019: Apology for past anti-gay views

In 2019, after launching her presidential campaign, Tulsi Gabbard apologized for her past anti-gay views and said that her views had been changed by her experience in the military "with LGBTQ service members, both here at home and while deployed".

January 2020: Defamation Lawsuit Against Hillary 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.

January 2020: Call for Legalizing and Regulating All Drugs

In January 2020, Tulsi Gabbard, in response to a question from a voter, called for legalizing and regulating all drugs, citing Portugal's model for drug decriminalization.

March 3, 2020: Earned Delegates in American Samoa

On March 3, 2020, Tulsi 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 and endorsed Joe Biden

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

March 2020: Resumption of Regular Attendance

In March 2020, after suspending her presidential campaign, Tulsi Gabbard resumed regular attendance in Congress.

March 19, 2020: Dropped Out of 2020 Election and Endorsed Joe Biden

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

June 2020: Introduction of Amendment to Allow 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 Armed Services to use products containing CBD and other hemp derivatives.

June 2020: Transferred to 351st Civil Affairs Command

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

July 2020: Meeting with Vanessa Guillén's Family

In July 2020, Tulsi Gabbard met with the family of Vanessa Guillén, a U.S. Army soldier and victim of military sexual harassment. Gabbard called for reforms to address military sexual harassment.

August 2020: Advocacy 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.

September 2020: Conversion of Campaign Committee and Criticism of 'Cuties'

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

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October 2020: Introduction of Bills Regarding 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 bill with Representative Thomas Massie advocating for Julian Assange's release from prison in the United Kingdom.

November 2020: Reinstatement of Jennifer Smith

In November 2020, Jennifer Smith, whom Tulsi Gabbard supported, was reinstated after being placed on paid leave for reporting issues with Hawaii's COVID-19 contact tracing program.

2020: Criticizes Trump's approach to China

During her 2020 presidential campaign, Tulsi Gabbard criticized President Donald Trump's confrontational attitude towards China, advocating for cooperation on global challenges such as climate change and opposing his trade war.

2020: Accuses Turkey of inciting conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan

In 2020, Tulsi Gabbard accused Turkey of encouraging and inciting conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh and co-signed a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to end the attacks.

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. After introducing the bill, Gabbard was condemned by activists and LGBTQ organizations, including the Human Rights Campaign, which said: "Gabbard has lost all credibility as an ally."

2020: Presidential Campaign

In 2020, Tulsi Gabbard continued her campaign for president, but later dropped out of the race.

2020: Transferred to U.S. Army Reserve

In 2020, Tulsi Gabbard transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve.

2020: Presenter at Island Music Awards

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

2020: Criticism of U.S. military's Baghdad International Airport airstrike

In 2020, Tulsi Gabbard was critical of the U.S. military's Baghdad International Airport airstrike, which targeted and killed high-level Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, as an act of war by U.S. president Donald Trump and a violation of the U.S. Constitution, arguing that Trump did not have congressional authorization for this act.

2020: Publication of "Reports on Chemical Attacks in Syria"

In August 2019, the Tulsi 2020 presidential campaign published "Reports on Chemical Attacks in Syria", a short compilation of various analyses and reports (mostly by scientist Theodore Postol) on two attacks. The document said that there "is evidence" that both sides have used chemical weapons in Syria, but that Gabbard "remained skeptical" of the Khan Shaykhun chemical attack, and the Douma chemical attack, with evidence they may have been staged by rebels and relaying a concern about an over-reliance on social media posts and unverified sources to support military actions.

2020: Mentioned as a Potential Presidential Candidate

Shortly after the 2016 election, Tulsi Gabbard was mentioned as a potential 2020 presidential candidate.

2020: Shift to More Conservative Stances

While in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, Gabbard's political positions were liberal on domestic policy issues, after 2020, she has taken more positions aligned with the Republican Party positions on social issues, including abortion, gun control, and transgender rights.

January 2021: Launch of Podcast and Fox News Appearances

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

July 4, 2021: Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel

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

November 2021: Celebration of Glenn Youngkin's Victory

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

2021: Took More Conservative Positions

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

2021: Biden recognizes the Armenian genocide

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

2021: Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel

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

2021: End of Term as U.S. Representative

In 2021, Tulsi Gabbard's service as the U.S. representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district came to an end.

March 9, 2022: Expresses concern over bio agents in Ukraine

On March 9, 2022, Tulsi Gabbard responded to a question from Tucker Carlson regarding the potential of unsecured bio agents in Ukraine, stating that she was extremely concerned due to pathogens being present in a war zone across 20 to 30 labs.

March 13, 2022: Romney accuses Gabbard of parroting Russian propaganda

On March 13, 2022, Mitt Romney tweeted that Tulsi Gabbard was parroting false Russian propaganda with bogus claims about a U.S. funded covert biological weapons program in Ukraine, and that her treasonous lies may well cost lives.

April 4, 2022: Calls on Putin to withdraw from Ukraine

On April 4, 2022, Tulsi Gabbard tweeted to Vladimir Putin that his attack on Ukraine was reprehensible and a geopolitical error, urging him to withdraw Russian forces for the sake of the Russian and Ukrainian people.

April 2022: Support for Florida's Parental Rights Bill

In April 2022, Tulsi Gabbard expressed support for Florida's Parental Rights Bill on Hannity, stating that in her opinion it did not go far enough.

August 2022: Fill-in Host for Tucker Carlson Tonight

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

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October 11, 2022: Departure from the Democratic Party

On October 11, 2022, Tulsi Gabbard announced on Twitter that she was leaving the Democratic Party, criticizing its leadership.

November 2022: Signs Deal with Fox News

In November 2022, Tulsi Gabbard signed a deal with Fox News as a paid contributor, frequently appearing as a guest and occasional host on shows such as The Five, Outnumbered, Hannity, Jesse Watters Primetime, and Gutfeld!.

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2022: Openness to Border Wall Proposal

By 2022, Tulsi Gabbard said she would be open to a proposal for a border wall if experts say it is warranted.

2022: Accusations of Bioweapons Labs

In 2022, Tulsi Gabbard accused the U.S. of running bioweapons laboratories in Ukraine, or expressed concerns that Ukraine was in possession of biological weapons; she later clarified or "walked back" her remarks. Some sources reported she had endorsed Moscow's claim Ukraine was using the labs to create deadly bioweapons.

2022: Endorsement of Republican Candidates

In 2022, Tulsi Gabbard endorsed and campaigned for several Donald Trump-supported Republican candidates in the midterm elections.

2022: Endorsement of Florida Parental Rights in Education Act

In 2022, Tulsi Gabbard endorsed the Florida Parental Rights in Education Act, which prohibits public schools in Florida from having "classroom discussion" or giving "classroom instruction" about sexual orientation or gender identity from kindergarten through third grade or in any manner deemed to be against state standards in all grades. She said the bill "bans government and government schools from indoctrinating woke sexual values in our schools to a captive audience". She also suggested that the bill should apply to all grades.

2022: Left the Democratic Party

In 2022, Tulsi Gabbard left the Democratic Party and became an independent.

2022: Spoke at CPAC and Left Democratic Party

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

2022: Speaker at CPAC

In 2022, Tulsi Gabbard was a featured speaker at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).

October 7, 2023: Strong support for Israel and condemnation of Hamas after attack

On October 7, 2023, after Hamas' attack on Israel, Tulsi Gabbard came out strongly in support of Israel and condemned Hamas, calling it an Islamist terrorist organization.

November 2023: Attendance at March for Israel in Washington, D.C.

In November 2023, Tulsi Gabbard attended the March for Israel at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

December 2023: Questions remilitarization of Japan

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

February 22, 2024: Speaker at CPAC

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

March 2024: Mentioned 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: Receives Champion's Award from 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: Endorsement of 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 and was named honorary co-chair of his presidential transition team.

August 30, 2024: Milbank accuses Gabbard of endorsing Russian propaganda

On August 30, 2024, Dana Milbank wrote in a Washington Post op-ed that Tulsi Gabbard had endorsed Russian propaganda with false claims of the United States funding biological laboratories in Ukraine that could spread dangerous pathogens.

October 22, 2024: Joining the Republican Party

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

November 13, 2024: Nominated as Director of National Intelligence

On November 13, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence (DNI), citing her military experience and leadership.

November 2024: Reports on Gabbard's Skepticism

Reports reappeared after her being nominated for DNI in November 2024 the BBC reported that she had called for evidence to be presented to Congress.

2024: No Evidence of Gabbard Connection to Russian Agencies

In 2024, The New York Times reported that no evidence has emerged connecting Tulsi Gabbard to any Russian agencies, although her advocacy for improved US-Russia diplomatic ties made her a popular voice in Russian state media.

2024: Endorsed Donald Trump and Joined Republican Party

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

2024: Joined the Republican Party

In 2024, Tulsi Gabbard joined the Republican Party.

2024: IVF attempts

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

2024: Trump transition team denies SIF affiliation

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 for DNI Nomination

On January 27, 2025, former intelligence and national security officials expressed support for Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as director of national intelligence, asserting she would help depoliticize intelligence agencies.

January 30, 2025: Testimony Before Senate Intelligence Committee

On January 30, 2025, Tulsi Gabbard testified before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, pledging to separate her political views from her official duties and denying accusations of being unduly influenced by various figures.

February 4, 2025: Nomination Advanced by Senate Intelligence Committee

On February 4, 2025, the Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence in a 9–8 party-line vote.

February 10, 2025: Senator Murkowski Announces Support

On February 10, 2025, Senator Lisa Murkowski announced her support for Tulsi Gabbard's nomination, appreciating her commitment to oversight and ensuring civil liberties remain protected.

February 11, 2025: Reed references Romney's tweet during Senate consideration

On February 11, 2025, during Senate consideration of Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for DNI, Senator Jack Reed referenced Mitt Romney's March 13, 2022, tweet accusing her of parroting false Russian propaganda about a U.S. funded covert biological weapons program in Ukraine.

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, taking the position responsible for leading 18 U.S. intelligence agencies and assuming the role of president's top intelligence adviser, becoming 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, Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed by the Senate as Director of National Intelligence, becoming the highest-ranking Pacific Islander American government official in U.S. history.

March 2025: Testimony before Congress on Iran's Nuclear Program

In March 2025, Tulsi Gabbard testified before Congress that the US intelligence community "continues to assess Iran is not building a nuclear weapon", though she raised concerns that Iran's enriched uranium stockpile was "unprecedented for a state without nuclear weapons".

March 2025: Inclusion in Signal Group Chat Leak

In March 2025, Tulsi Gabbard was involved in a Signal group chat leak where plans for US attacks in Yemen were discussed and journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was inadvertently included. She admitted the inclusion was a "mistake."

March 2025: International Trips as DNI

In March 2025, Tulsi Gabbard's second international trip as DNI was to Asia with a focus on the Indo-Pacific, including Japan, Thailand, and India. Before traveling to Asia, Gabbard stopped in Hawaii, which hosts the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command headquarters.

May 2025: Intelligence Reorientation Announcement

In May 2025, Tulsi Gabbard announced the reorientation of the U.S. intelligence towards border security, counterterrorism, and counternarcotics, based upon the current administration's national security priorities, speaking at the GEOINT 2025 Symposium.

June 2025: Clarification of position on Iran's Nuclear Weapons

In June 2025, Tulsi Gabbard clarified her position on Iran's nuclear weapons stating that she agrees with President Trump that Iran could build a nuclear weapon in weeks, and blamed the media for taking her March testimony "out of context". Gabbard posted that "America has intelligence that Iran is at the point that it can produce a nuclear weapon within weeks to months."

June 2025: Support for Trump administration's claim of damage to Iran's nuclear sites

In June 2025, Tulsi Gabbard supported the Trump administration's claim of significant damage to Iran's nuclear sites in US strikes, and countered media reports of limited damage, which were based on a preliminary defence intelligence assessment. Gabbard said that “New intelligence confirms what President Trump has stated numerous times: Iran’s nuclear facilities have been destroyed.” Gabbard further said that "If the Iranians chose to rebuild, they would have to rebuild all three facilities (Natanz, Fordow, Esfahan) entirely, which would likely take years to do."

August 20, 2025: Revocation of Security Clearances

On August 20, 2025, Tulsi Gabbard announced the revocation of the security clearances of 37 current and former U.S. officials, accusing them of various offenses without providing evidence.

December 2025: Accusations Against CAIR and Paterson

During a speech in December 2025, Tulsi Gabbard accused the Council on American-Islamic Relations of advocating the implementation of sharia, or Islamic law, in the United States and further claimed that the city government of Paterson, New Jersey was planning to impose sharia, prompting rejections and criticisms.

2025: Appointed as Director of National Intelligence

In 2025, Tulsi Gabbard started serving as the eighth director of national intelligence (DNI).

January 2026: Presence at Fulton County Election Hub Search

In late January 2026, Tulsi Gabbard was present during an FBI search warrant execution at the Fulton County, Georgia, Election Hub, where agents seized 2020 election materials, stating that Trump requested her presence to observe under her election-security authority, focusing on possible foreign or malign interference.