Early Life and Education of Tulsi Gabbard: A Complete Timeline

2 hours ago : Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill Tulsi Gabbard and Her Family.

A Georgia man was arrested for allegedly making death threats against former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and her husband. The DOJ reported the suspect threatened Gabbard and her family.

1915: Gabbard Co-Sponsors Armenian Genocide Resolution

In 2019, Tulsi Gabbard co-sponsored the Armenian Genocide Resolution to officially recognize the Armenian genocide and stated that the Ottoman Empire attempted to cleanse itself of Armenian and Christian populations during the 1915 mass killings.

1988: Gabbard's parents open vegetarian restaurant

In 1988, Gabbard's parents opened a small vegetarian restaurant, The Natural Deli, in Moiliili, Hawaii.

1992: Gabbard's parents close vegetarian restaurant

In 1992, Gabbard's parents closed their small vegetarian restaurant, The Natural Deli, in Moiliili, Hawaii.

1998: Support for Father's Campaign Opposing Gay Marriage

In 1998, when she was 17 years old, Tulsi Gabbard supported her father's campaign to amend the Constitution of Hawaii to give lawmakers the power to "reserve marriage to opposite-sex couples".

2002: Gabbard Marries Eduardo Tamayo

At the age of 21, in 2002, Tulsi Gabbard married Eduardo Tamayo.

2004: Gabbard Deployed to Iraq

From 2004 to 2005, Tulsi Gabbard was deployed to Iraq, serving with the National Guard.

2005: Gabbard Deployed to Iraq

From 2004 to 2005, Tulsi Gabbard was deployed to Iraq, serving with the National Guard.

2006: Gabbard Divorces Eduardo Tamayo

In 2006, Tulsi Gabbard divorced Eduardo Tamayo, citing "the stresses war places on military spouses and families" as a reason.

2011: Gabbard Characterized U.S. actions in Syria as Regime Change War

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

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).

2013: Signing of Amicus Brief Supporting Gay Marriage

In 2013, Tulsi Gabbard signed an amicus brief supporting gay marriage, signaling a change from her earlier stance.

2013: Gabbard Takes Oath of Office with Bhagavad Gita

In 2013, Tulsi Gabbard took the oath of office using her personal copy of the Bhagavad Gita, reflecting her Hindu values and spiritual guidance.

2014: Gabbard presents Bhagavad Gita to Narendra Modi

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

2015: Gabbard Marries Abraham Williams

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

2016: Gabbard Supports Diwali Commemorative Stamp

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

April 2017: Gabbard's Interview on CNN Regarding the Khan Shaykhun Chemical Attack

In April 2017, following the Khan Shaykhun chemical attack, Tulsi Gabbard expressed skepticism in an interview on CNN. She emphasized the need for evidence before denouncing Assad as a war criminal and cautioned against repeating past mistakes like the Iraq War without clear evidence and congressional consent, supporting the UN's effort to collect evidence from the scene of the incident.

2017: Gabbard Visits Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh

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

2017: Gabbard's Statement on Syrian Rebels and the Syrian Government

In 2017, following her visit to Syria, Tulsi Gabbard stated that there is no difference between moderate rebels, al-Qaeda (al-Nusra), and ISIS, characterizing the conflict as a war between terrorists and the Syrian government.

2017: Gabbard Clarifies Stance on Chemical Weapons in Syria

On March 10, 2019, during a CNN Townhall, Tulsi Gabbard clarified her stance on the use of chemical weapons in Syria. She stated that chemical weapons have been used by both the Syrian government and terrorist groups, specifying that her skepticism was regarding incidents in 2017 used to justify U.S. military action in Syria.

October 16, 2018: Gabbard honored as HPU Distinguished Alumni

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

2018: Gabbard Characterized U.S. actions in Syria as Regime Change War

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

February 2019: Reports on Gabbard's Skepticism Regarding Assad's Regime

In February 2019, Politico reported on Tulsi Gabbard calling for evidence to be presented to Congress on Assad's regime. This skepticism also reappeared during her presidential campaign and after being nominated for DNI.

February 2019: Gabbard's Statements on Assad and U.S. Foreign Policy

In February 2019, a month after starting her presidential campaign, Tulsi Gabbard stated in an MSNBC interview that Assad is not the enemy of the United States because Syria doesn't pose a direct threat. In a CNN interview, she acknowledged Assad as a brutal dictator but questioned the U.S. role in regime change wars.

March 10, 2019: Gabbard Clarifies Stance on Chemical Weapons in Syria

On March 10, 2019, during a CNN Townhall, Tulsi Gabbard clarified her stance on the use of chemical weapons in Syria. She stated that chemical weapons have been used by both the Syrian government and terrorist groups, specifying that her skepticism was regarding incidents in 2017 used to justify U.S. military action in Syria.

July 2019: Visited Puerto Rico and Joined 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: Gabbard's Comments on Assad and Regime Change Wars

In August 2019, Tulsi Gabbard described Assad as a brutal dictator, similar to Saddam Hussein and Gadhafi. She emphasized her opposition to regime change wars due to their high human cost and impact on military personnel.

August 2019: Tulsi 2020 Campaign Publishes Report on Chemical Attacks in Syria

In August 2019, the Tulsi 2020 presidential campaign released a compilation of analyses and reports on chemical attacks in Syria. The report suggested that both sides had used chemical weapons, with Gabbard remaining skeptical about the Khan Shaykhun and Douma attacks, citing concerns about the reliance on social media and unverified sources.

2019: Apology for Past Anti-Gay Views After Launching Presidential Campaign

After launching her presidential campaign in 2019, Tulsi Gabbard apologized for her past anti-gay views, attributing the change to her experiences in the military.

2019: Gabbard Co-Sponsors Armenian Genocide Resolution

In 2019, Tulsi Gabbard co-sponsored the Armenian Genocide Resolution to officially recognize the Armenian genocide and stated that the Ottoman Empire attempted to cleanse itself of Armenian and Christian populations during the 1915 mass killings.

2019: Gabbard Affirms Putin as a U.S. Adversary

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

2020: Gabbard Critiques Trump's China Policy

During her 2020 presidential campaign, Tulsi Gabbard criticized President Donald Trump's confrontational attitude towards China and proposed a cooperative relationship, expressing opposition to his trade war and concern it could lead to a 'hot war'. She also stated that the trade war made it harder to secure Chinese support on a nuclear deal with North Korea.

2020: Gabbard on the 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 to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressing concern over Azerbaijan's renewed aggression against Artsakh and possible conflict with Armenia.

2020: Gabbard presents at Island Music Awards

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

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 took more positions aligned with the Republican Party, including introducing a bill to ban trans-women from female sports.

2020: Tulsi 2020 Campaign Publishes Report on Chemical Attacks in Syria

In August 2019, the Tulsi 2020 presidential campaign released a compilation of analyses and reports on chemical attacks in Syria. The report suggested that both sides had used chemical weapons, with Gabbard remaining skeptical about the Khan Shaykhun and Douma attacks, citing concerns about the reliance on social media and unverified sources.

November 2021: Celebrated Youngkin's Victory in Virginia

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

2021: Biden Recognizes Armenian Genocide

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

February 11, 2022: Gabbard Suggests Guaranteeing Ukraine's Non-Membership in NATO

On February 11, 2022, amidst the build-up to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Tulsi Gabbard suggested that President Biden could prevent war with Russia by guaranteeing that Ukraine would not become a member of NATO. She blamed "warmongers" and suggested the U.S. might want Russia to invade to impose sanctions and start a new Cold War.

March 9, 2022: Gabbard Expresses Concern Over Bio Agents in Ukraine

On March 9, 2022, Tulsi Gabbard expressed extreme concern over unsecured dangerous bio agents in Ukraine's research facilities during an interview with Tucker Carlson, stating that this situation is a global crisis due to the presence of these pathogens in a war zone.

March 13, 2022: Senator Reed Comments on Gabbard's Nomination for DNI

On February 11, 2025, during Senate consideration of the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard for DNI, Senator Jack Reed referenced Mitt Romney's tweet from March 13, 2022, accusing Gabbard of parroting false Russian propaganda regarding a covert biological weapons program in Ukraine and suggesting her lies may cost lives.

April 4, 2022: Gabbard Criticizes Putin's Attack on Ukraine

On April 4, 2022, Tulsi Gabbard tweeted, criticizing President Putin's attack on Ukraine as reprehensible and a huge geopolitical error, urging him to withdraw Russian forces for the benefit of both the Russian and Ukrainian people.

April 2022: Expressed Support for Florida's Parental Rights Bill

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

2022: Featured Speaker at CPAC

In 2022, Tulsi Gabbard was a featured speaker at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). She also frequently criticized the Biden administration.

2022: Reports on Gabbard's Accusations Regarding Bioweapons Labs in Ukraine

In 2022, after Trump nominated Gabbard for DNI in November 2024, several news organizations reported that Gabbard had accused the US of running bioweapons laboratories in Ukraine, while others stated that she had clarified or 'walked back' her remarks. Reports varied on whether she endorsed claims that Ukraine was creating deadly bioweapons or expressed concerns about U.S.-funded biolabs.

December 2023: Gabbard Questions Remilitarization of Japan

In December 2023, Tulsi Gabbard questioned the remilitarization of Japan, urging caution to avoid repeating past conflicts due to shortsighted leadership.

August 30, 2024: Milbank's Accusation of Gabbard Endorsing Russian Propaganda

On August 30, 2024, Dana Milbank wrote in a Washington Post op-ed accusing Tulsi Gabbard of endorsing Russian propaganda by falsely claiming the United States was funding biological laboratories in Ukraine that could spread dangerous pathogens.

November 2024: Reports on Gabbard's Skepticism Regarding Assad's Regime

In November 2024, the BBC reported on Tulsi Gabbard calling for evidence to be presented to Congress on Assad's regime. This skepticism also reappeared during her presidential campaign and after being nominated for DNI.

2024: Gabbard discusses IVF struggles

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: Report on Gabbard's Foreign Policy Positions and Russian Media

In 2024, the New York Times reported that while some lawmakers have accused Tulsi Gabbard of holding foreign policy positions sympathetic to Russia, resulting in praise from Russian media, there is no evidence of a connection between Gabbard and Russian agencies. Her advocacy for improved US-Russian ties has made her popular in Russian state media.

February 11, 2025: Senator Reed Comments on Gabbard's Nomination for DNI

On February 11, 2025, during Senate consideration of the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard for DNI, Senator Jack Reed referenced Mitt Romney's tweet from March 13, 2022, accusing Gabbard of parroting false Russian propaganda regarding a covert biological weapons program in Ukraine and suggesting her lies may cost lives.