History of Tulsi Gabbard in Timeline
Tulsi Gabbard is an American politician and U.S. military officer who served as the U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021 and in the Hawaii House of Representatives from 2002 to 2004. Previously a member of the Democratic Party, she became an independent before joining the Republican Party in 2024. She has also served as the eighth director of national intelligence (DNI) since 2025.
1915: Mass killings during the Armenian Genocide
In 1915, the Ottoman Empire conducted mass killings.
April 12, 1981: Tulsi Gabbard Born
On April 12, 1981, Tulsi Gabbard was born in Leloaloa, American Samoa.
1983: Family Moves Back to Hawaii
In 1983, when Tulsi Gabbard was two years old, her family moved back to Hawaii.
1998: Support for Father's Campaign on Marriage Amendment
In 1998, at the age of 17, Tulsi Gabbard supported her father's successful campaign to amend the Constitution of Hawaii. The amendment aimed to give lawmakers the power to "reserve marriage to opposite-sex couples". She also favored the Federal Marriage Amendment, which sought to prevent overriding state law regarding same-sex marriage.
2001: Father Enters Local Politics
Around 2001, Tulsi Gabbard's father became active in local politics and was elected to the Honolulu City Council.
2002: Election to Hawaii House of Representatives
In 2002, Tulsi Gabbard was elected to the Hawaii House of Representatives.
2002: Elected to Hawaii State Legislature
In 2002, at age 21, Tulsi Gabbard was elected to the Hawaii state legislature, becoming the youngest woman ever elected as a U.S. state representative after dropping out of Leeward Community College.
2002: Gabbard marries Eduardo Tamayo
In 2002, at the age of 21, Tulsi Gabbard married Eduardo Tamayo.
April 2003: Enlists 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: Joins Hawaii Army National Guard
In 2003, Tulsi Gabbard joined the Hawaii Army National Guard.
2004: Deployment 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: Gabbard serves in Iraq
From 2004 to 2005, Tulsi Gabbard served in Iraq with the National Guard.
2005: Completes Tour in Iraq
In 2005, Tulsi Gabbard completed her tour in Iraq at Logistical Support Area Anaconda.
2005: Receives Combat Medical Badge
In 2005, Tulsi Gabbard received a Combat Medical Badge for participation in combat operations under enemy hostile fire in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III.
2006: Gabbard divorces Eduardo Tamayo
In 2006, Tulsi Gabbard and Eduardo Tamayo divorced, with Gabbard later discussing the stresses war places on military spouses and families.
2006: Father Becomes a Hawaii State Senator
In 2006, Tulsi Gabbard's father became a Hawaii state senator.
March 2007: Graduates from Accelerated Officer Candidate School
In March 2007, Tulsi Gabbard graduated at the top of her class from the Accelerated Officer Candidate School at the Alabama Military Academy, becoming the first woman ever to do so.
2007: Completes Officer Training Program
In 2007, Tulsi Gabbard completed the officer training program at the Alabama Military Academy.
2007: Nancy Pelosi's Visit to Syria
In January 2017, Tulsi Gabbard's visit to Syria was the first by a U.S. lawmaker since Nancy Pelosi's visit in 2007.
2008: Stationed in Kuwait
From 2008 to 2009, Tulsi Gabbard was stationed in Kuwait as an Army Military Police platoon leader.
2009: Runs for Honolulu City Council
After returning home from her second deployment to the Middle East in 2009, Tulsi Gabbard ran for a seat on the Honolulu City Council vacated by City Councilman Rod Tam.
2009: Graduation from Hawaii Pacific University
In 2009, Tulsi Gabbard graduated from Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a concentration in international business.
2009: Award from Kuwait National Guard
In 2009, Tulsi Gabbard received an award of appreciation from the Kuwait National Guard.
September 2010: Finishes First in Primary for Honolulu City Council
In September 2010, Tulsi Gabbard finished first in the 10-candidate nonpartisan open primary for a seat on the Honolulu City Council with 26.8% of the vote.
May 2011: Declares Candidacy for Open House Seat
In May 2011, Tulsi Gabbard declared her candidacy for the open House seat for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district.
2011: Characterization of U.S. Involvement in Syria
In 2018, Tulsi Gabbard characterized the U.S. as waging a regime change war in Syria since 2011.
August 16, 2012: Resigns from Honolulu City Council
On August 16, 2012, Tulsi Gabbard resigned from the Honolulu City Council to focus on her congressional campaign.
December 2012: Applies for 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 she was not among the candidates forwarded to the governor.
2012: Apology for Anti-Gay Advocacy
In 2012, Tulsi Gabbard apologized for her past "anti-gay advocacy" and expressed her commitment to "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: Speaks at Democratic National Convention
In 2012, as the Democratic nominee, Tulsi Gabbard spoke at the 2012 Democratic National Convention, focusing on her military background and praising President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.
January 22, 2013: Election as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC)
On January 22, 2013, Tulsi Gabbard was unanimously elected as a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
March 2013: Introduces 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 was signed into law by President Obama.
June 2013: Cosponsorship of Legislation to Repeal DOMA
In June 2013, Tulsi Gabbard was an initial cosponsor of legislation to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). She was also a member of the House LGBT Equality Caucus, receiving high ratings from the Human Rights Campaign for her pro-LGBT legislation votes during her congressional terms.
November 25, 2013: Gabbard 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: Appearances on Fox News Faulting President Obama
From 2013 to 2017, Tulsi Gabbard appeared on Fox News and criticized President Obama for not referring to ISIS' beliefs as "Islamic extremism" or "radical Islam".
2013: Becomes Vice-Chair of DNC
In 2013, Tulsi Gabbard became the vice-chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
2013: Tulsi Gabbard Becomes US Representative
In 2013, Tulsi Gabbard began serving 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 highlighted a shift in her views on LGBTQ+ rights. This action contrasted with her earlier association with her father's campaign against gay marriage.
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.
March 20, 2014: Elle magazine honors Gabbard
On March 20, 2014, Elle magazine honored Tulsi Gabbard at the Italian Embassy in the United States during its annual "Women in Washington Power List".
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.
2014: Reelected to Congress
Tulsi Gabbard was reelected to Congress in 2014.
February 26, 2015: County Alumni Award
On February 26, 2015, Tulsi Gabbard was honored with the County Alumni Award by the National Association of Counties for her commitment to the nation's counties.
July 15, 2015: 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 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: Promotion 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 Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Tulsi Gabbard was reportedly asked not to attend the October 2015 debate in Las Vegas.
November 2015: Introduces 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's Stance on Islamic Extremism
In 2015, Tulsi Gabbard criticized the Obama administration for "refusing" to acknowledge Islamic extremists as the "real enemy" of the United States during an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer. She also expressed reservations about U.S. involvement in the Syrian civil war, advocating for an end to the effort to overthrow the Syrian government and focusing on defeating al-Qaeda and ISIS.
2015: Gabbard marries Abraham Williams
In 2015, Tulsi Gabbard married Abraham Williams in a traditional Vedic Hindu wedding.
2015: Meeting with Egyptian Dictator 'Abd al-Fattah al-Sisi
In 2015, Tulsi Gabbard met with Egyptian dictator 'Abd al-Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo. Following the meeting, she praised Sisi for his "great courage and leadership" in his regime's war against "Islamist ideology". This engagement drew criticism due to Sisi's human rights record.
2015: Support for Increased Border Security
In 2015, Tulsi Gabbard supported increased border security and voted with Republicans for vetting of Iraqi and Syrian refugees.
2015: Becomes a Major
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.
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. She also appeared on Meet the Press to discuss her resignation.
December 2016: Talia's Law Signed into Law
In December 2016, Talia's Law, which aims at preventing child abuse and neglect on military bases, was signed into law.
December 2016: Filipino Veterans Bill Signed into Law
In December 2016, a bill co-sponsored by Gabbard and 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: Listed as Sanders's running mate for write-in votes in California
During the 2016 election, Tulsi Gabbard was listed as Bernie Sanders's running mate for write-in votes in California.
2016: Views on Foreign Policy
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 called for ending the "interventionist foreign policy of carrying out regime change wars".
2016: Resigns 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 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 to the Obama administration to address the tribe's concerns.
2016: Gabbard supports Diwali commemorative stamp campaign
In 2016, Tulsi Gabbard supported the campaign by Hindu Americans for a Diwali commemorative stamp in the United States.
2016: Vote Against GMO-Labeling Bill
In 2016, Tulsi Gabbard voted against a GMO-labeling bill, deeming it too weak, while supporting efforts to reduce routine antibiotic use in livestock and promote organic farming.
2016: Reelection to Congress
In the 2016 election, Tulsi Gabbard was reelected to Congress.
January 2017: Fact-Finding Mission to Syria and Lebanon
In January 2017, Tulsi Gabbard undertook a one-week "fact-finding mission" to Syria and Lebanon. During this trip, she met with various political and religious leaders from both countries, including two unplanned meetings with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
April 2017: Interview on CNN After Khan Shaykhun Chemical Attack
In April 2017, after the Khan Shaykhun chemical attack, Tulsi Gabbard stated that "What matters is the evidence and facts", expressing skepticism and calling for an independent investigation. She said she would denounce Assad if found responsible, but noted that the U.S. had not presented evidence to Congress. She drew parallels to the Iraq War, warning against repeating "a counterproductive regime war" without clear evidence and congressional consent.
2017: Statement on Rebels in Syria
Following her 2017 visit to Syria, Tulsi Gabbard stated, "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: Appearances on Fox News Faulting President Obama
From 2013 to 2017, Tulsi Gabbard appeared on Fox News and criticized President Obama for not referring to ISIS' beliefs as "Islamic extremism" or "radical Islam".
2017: Syria Trip
In 2017, Tulsi Gabbard addressed her trip to Syria with former Congressman Dennis Kucinich, clarifying its purpose and addressing concerns about statements made by Grand Mufti Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun.
2017: Endorsement of Keith Ellison for DNC chair
In 2017, Tulsi Gabbard endorsed Keith Ellison for DNC chair.
2017: Gabbard expresses skepticism about chemical attacks in Syria
In 2017, Tulsi Gabbard expressed skepticism about incidents of chemical attacks in Syria, which were used as a justification for a U.S. military attack.
2017: Introduction of the Off Fossil Fuels (OFF) Act
In 2017, Tulsi Gabbard introduced the Off Fossil Fuels (OFF) Act, which aimed to transition the United States to 100% clean energy by 2035.
2017: Introduction of Stop Arming Terrorists Act
In 2017, Tulsi Gabbard introduced the Stop Arming Terrorists Act, which later became law in 2019.
2017: Gabbard visits 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, leading to her being blacklisted by Azerbaijan.
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: Ho'ola Na Pua Advocacy Award
On September 30, 2018, Tulsi Gabbard was awarded the Ho'ola Na Pua Advocacy Award at their annual Pearl Gala, recognizing her dedication to serving and empowering human trafficking survivors in Hawaii.
October 16, 2018: 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. Involvement in Syria
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: Successful passage of 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, becoming the first female combat veteran to run for president.
February 2019: Reports on Skepticism Regarding Assad Regime
In February 2019, reports resurfaced highlighting Tulsi Gabbard's "skepticism" regarding the Assad regime's involvement in the Khan Shaykhun chemical attack. These reports reappeared during her presidential campaign and after her nomination for DNI.
March 10, 2019: Gabbard's statement on chemical warfare in Syria at CNN Townhall
On March 10, 2019, during a CNN Townhall, Tulsi Gabbard clarified her stance on the use of chemical weapons in Syria, stating that both the Syrian government and terrorist groups had used them. She explained that her previous skepticism pertained to the incidents in 2017.
July 2019: Visit to Puerto Rico and participation in 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: Comments on Brutal Dictators
In August 2019, Tulsi Gabbard stated that Assad is "a brutal dictator. Just like Saddam Hussein. Just like Gadhafi in Libya." She emphasized her opposition to regime-change wars, citing the human cost of war and its impact on service members.
August 2019: Tulsi 2020 campaign publishes "Reports on Chemical Attacks in Syria"
In August 2019, the Tulsi 2020 presidential campaign released "Reports on Chemical Attacks in Syria," a compilation of analyses and reports, primarily by scientist Theodore Postol, concerning two specific attacks. The document highlighted skepticism regarding the Khan Shaykhun and Douma chemical attacks, suggesting the possibility of rebel staging and raising concerns about over-reliance on unverified social media sources to justify military actions.
September 2019: Media Coverage of Gabbard's Presidential Campaign
In September 2019, media coverage of Tulsi Gabbard's presidential campaign was summarized as largely negative, with accusations of Russian ties.
October 2019: James Carden's article on McCarthyism and attacks on Gabbard
Also in October 2019, James Carden wrote that McCarthyism had gone mainstream in attacks against Tulsi Gabbard.
October 2019: Hillary Clinton's "Russian asset" suggestion
In October 2019, Hillary Clinton suggested that Tulsi Gabbard was a "Russian asset," leading to widespread condemnation and defense of Gabbard by other political figures.
October 2019: Qualification for fourth Democratic primary debate
In October 2019, Tulsi Gabbard qualified for the fourth Democratic primary 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 parody portraying Gabbard as a villain
After the December 2019 debate, Saturday Night Live's parody of the debates portrayed Tulsi Gabbard as a villain.
December 2019: Cast "present" vote on articles of impeachment of Donald Trump
In December 2019, Tulsi Gabbard cast a "present" vote on both articles of impeachment in the first impeachment of Donald Trump.
December 2019: House of Representatives Vote to Impeach President Trump
In December 2019, Tulsi Gabbard voted "present" during the House of Representatives vote to impeach President Trump. She cited The Federalist Papers essay No. 65, describing her vote as a protest against what she viewed as a "political zero-sum game". She also introduced H. Res. 766 to censure Trump, while leaving the decision of removing him from office to the voters. Later that month, she voiced concerns that the impeachment could hurt her party in the upcoming election.
December 20, 2019: Stop Arming Terrorists Act Becomes Law
On December 20, 2019, the Stop Arming Terrorists Act, which Tulsi Gabbard introduced in 2017, became law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. The act prohibits the Department of Defense from knowingly providing support to Al Qaeda or other terrorist groups.
2019: Gabbard co-sponsors Armenian Genocide Resolution
In 2019, Tulsi Gabbard co-sponsored the Armenian Genocide Resolution, aiming for official U.S. recognition and remembrance of the Armenian genocide.
2019: Concern Over Farmer Bankruptcies
In 2019, Tulsi Gabbard expressed concern over farmer bankruptcies and declining farm incomes due to the China–United States trade war, supporting a moratorium on the expansion of concentrated animal feeding operations.
2019: Gabbard affirms viewing Putin as a U.S. adversary.
In 2019, Tulsi Gabbard stated on MSNBC's Morning Joe that she views Vladimir Putin as an adversary of the United States.
2019: Amendment on Runit Dome Safety
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 nuclear waste site in the Marshall Islands.
2019: Apology for Past Anti-Gay Views After Presidential Campaign Launch
In 2019, after launching her presidential campaign, Tulsi Gabbard apologized for her past anti-gay views. She attributed the change in her views to her experience in the military with LGBTQ service members.
January 2020: Call for Legalizing All Drugs
In January 2020, Tulsi Gabbard advocated for legalizing and regulating all drugs, citing Portugal's decriminalization model.
January 2020: Filing of defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton
In January 2020, Tulsi Gabbard filed a legal defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton over the "Russian asset" assertion.
March 3, 2020: Earning of 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: Drops out of presidential campaign and endorses 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 Congress
In March 2020, after suspending her presidential campaign, Tulsi Gabbard resumed regular attendance in Congress.
March 19, 2020: Dropping out of the 2020 election and endorsing Joe Biden
On March 19, 2020, Tulsi Gabbard dropped out of the 2020 election and endorsed former vice president Joe Biden.
June 2020: Introduced Hemp Derivatives Amendment
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. The amendment was approved, but it was ultimately not included in the final bill.
June 2020: Transfer to 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 the family of Vanessa Guillén
In July 2020, Tulsi Gabbard met with the family of Vanessa Guillén, a U.S. Army soldier and victim of military sexual harassment who was found murdered after previously being reported missing. Gabbard advocated 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 presidential campaign committee and criticism of 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 criticized Netflix over the film Cuties, arguing that it contributed to the exploitation of children.
October 2020: Introduction of bills regarding Edward Snowden and Julian 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: Reinstatement of Jennifer Smith
In November 2020, Jennifer Smith was reinstated. Tulsi Gabbard previously advocated for her after she reported issues with the state's COVID-19 contact tracing program.
2020: Gabbard criticizes Trump's approach to China during presidential campaign
During her 2020 presidential campaign, Tulsi Gabbard criticized President Donald Trump's confrontational approach towards China, advocating for a cooperative relationship to address global challenges and opposing his trade war.
2020: Gabbard accuses Turkey of inciting Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
In 2020, Tulsi Gabbard accused Turkey of encouraging the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and co-signed a letter expressing concern over Azerbaijan's aggression 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 the "Protect Women's Sports Act". The bill sought to define Title IX protections based on an individual's biological sex. This action led to condemnation from activists and LGBTQ organizations, including the Human Rights Campaign.
2020: Criticism of U.S. Military Airstrike in Baghdad
In 2020, Tulsi Gabbard criticized the U.S. military's Baghdad International Airport airstrike that killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, calling it an act of war by President Donald Trump and a violation of the U.S. Constitution.
2020: Transfers to U.S. Army Reserve
In 2020, Tulsi Gabbard transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve.
2020: Gabbard presents at Island Music Awards 2020
In 2020, Tulsi Gabbard was a presenter at iHeartRadio Honolulu's virtual festival, Island Music Awards 2020.
2020: Shift in Political Positions
In 2020, Tulsi Gabbard, while running for president, held liberal domestic policy positions, but later, after 2020, she began to align more with Republican stances on social issues such as abortion, gun control, and transgender rights.
2020: Tulsi 2020 presidential campaign publishes report on chemical attacks in Syria
In August 2019, the Tulsi 2020 presidential campaign released a report on chemical attacks in Syria
January 2021: Launch of podcast and appearances on Fox News
In January 2021, Tulsi Gabbard launched her own podcast, called This is Tulsi Gabbard. She also made several appearances on Fox News programs, criticizing figures such as Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff.
July 4, 2021: Promotion to Lieutenant Colonel
On July 4, 2021, Tulsi Gabbard was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel while deployed to the Horn of Africa, working as a civil affairs officer in support of a special operations mission.
November 2021: Celebration of Glenn Youngkin's victory in Virginia Gubernatorial election
In November 2021, Tulsi Gabbard celebrated the victory of Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin in the Virginia Gubernatorial election.
2021: Takes more conservative positions
After her departure from Congress in 2021, Gabbard adopted more conservative stances on issues such as transgender rights, border security, and foreign policy.
2021: President Biden recognizes Armenian Genocide
In 2021, President Joe Biden recognized the Ottoman-era mass killings of Armenians as a genocide.
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 US Representative
In 2021, Tulsi Gabbard's service as U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district came to an end.
February 11, 2022: Gabbard suggests guarantee for Ukraine not joining NATO to prevent war with Russia
On February 11, 2022, as tensions escalated before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Tulsi Gabbard suggested that President Biden could avert war by guaranteeing that Ukraine would not become a member of NATO.
March 9, 2022: Gabbard expresses concern over unsecured bio agents in Ukraine.
On March 9, 2022, Tulsi Gabbard voiced her concerns about the possibility of unsecured bio agents in Ukraine during an appearance on Tucker Carlson's show.
March 13, 2022: Mitt Romney accuses Gabbard of parroting Russian propaganda
On March 13, 2022, Senator Mitt Romney tweeted that Tulsi Gabbard was parroting false Russian propaganda about a U.S. funded covert biological weapons program in Ukraine.
April 4, 2022: Gabbard calls on Putin to withdraw forces from Ukraine.
On April 4, 2022, Tulsi Gabbard tweeted that Putin's attack on Ukraine was a huge geopolitical error.
April 2022: Support for Florida's Parental Rights Bill
In April 2022, Tulsi Gabbard expressed support for Florida's Parental Rights Bill, stating it did not go far enough.
August 2022: Fill-in Host for Tucker Carlson Tonight
In August 2022, Tulsi Gabbard started working as a fill-in host for Tucker Carlson Tonight.
October 11, 2022: Announcement of departure from the Democratic Party
On October 11, 2022, Tulsi Gabbard announced on Twitter that she was leaving the Democratic Party, citing disagreement with its leadership.
November 2022: Signed Deal with Fox News
In November 2022, Tulsi Gabbard signed a deal with Fox News to become a paid contributor, frequently appearing on shows like The Five, Outnumbered, Hannity, Jesse Watters Primetime, and Gutfeld!.
2022: Open to Border Wall Proposal
By 2022, Tulsi Gabbard stated she would be open to a proposal for a border wall if experts deemed it warranted.
2022: Endorsement of the Florida Parental Rights in Education Act
In 2022, Tulsi Gabbard endorsed the Florida Parental Rights in Education Act, which restricts classroom discussion or instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in Florida public schools. She stated the bill prevents government indoctrination of "woke sexual values" and suggested it should apply to all grades.
2022: Departure from Democratic Party
In 2022, Tulsi Gabbard left the Democratic Party, becoming independent.
2022: Speaks at CPAC and leaves 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), further solidifying her shift towards more conservative positions.
2022: News organizations report Gabbard's stance on bioweapons laboratories in Ukraine
In 2022, following Trump's nomination of Gabbard for DNI, news organizations reported on Gabbard's past accusations regarding U.S.-run bioweapons laboratories in Ukraine, with some noting her clarification or retraction of these remarks.
November 2023: Attendance at March for Israel
In November 2023, Tulsi Gabbard attended the March for Israel at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
December 2023: Gabbard questions the remilitarization of Japan
In December 2023, Tulsi Gabbard questioned whether the ongoing remilitarization of Japan was truly a good idea.
February 22, 2024: Featured speaker 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: Mentioned as potential vice-presidential choice for Trump
In March 2024, Donald Trump cited Tulsi Gabbard as one of his potential choices for his running mate.
June 20, 2024: Champion's Award
On June 20, 2024, The Second Amendment Institute awarded the Champion's Award to Tulsi Gabbard at Second Amendment Institute's Annual Champion Ceremony in Washington, DC.
August 26, 2024: Endorsement of Trump's re-election bid and appointment to transition team
On August 26, 2024, Tulsi Gabbard endorsed Donald Trump's re-election bid and was named as an honorary co-chair of his presidential transition team.
August 30, 2024: Dana Milbank claims Gabbard endorsed Russian propaganda
On August 30, 2024, Dana Milbank wrote an op-ed in the Washington Post claiming that Gabbard endorsed Russian propaganda.
October 22, 2024: Joining the 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: Nominated as Director of National Intelligence
On November 13, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), citing her military experience and leadership.
November 2024: Reports on Skepticism Regarding Assad Regime
In November 2024, reports resurfaced highlighting Tulsi Gabbard's "skepticism" regarding the Assad regime's involvement in the Khan Shaykhun chemical attack. These reports reappeared during her presidential campaign and after her nomination for DNI.
2024: No evidence found connecting Gabbard to Russian agencies
In 2024, The New York Times reported that although some lawmakers accused Gabbard of taking foreign policy positions sympathetic to Russia, no evidence has emerged connecting Gabbard to any Russian agencies.
2024: Endorses Donald Trump and joins the Republican Party
In 2024, Tulsi Gabbard endorsed Donald Trump for the presidential election and subsequently joined the Republican Party.
2024: Joins Republican Party
In 2024, Tulsi Gabbard joined the Republican Party.
2024: Gabbard discusses IVF attempts with Williams
In 2024, Tulsi Gabbard revealed on Meghan McCain's podcast that she and Abraham Williams had undergone several unsuccessful in-vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures in an attempt to start a family.
2024: Trump transition team states Gabbard has 'no affiliation' with SIF
In 2024, the Trump transition team declared that Tulsi Gabbard has "no affiliation" with the Science of Identity Foundation (SIF).
January 27, 2025: Former Officials Support Nomination
On January 27, 2025, former intelligence and national security officials publicly expressed their support for Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as DNI, believing she would help depoliticize intelligence agencies.
January 30, 2025: Testified Before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
On January 30, 2025, Tulsi Gabbard testified before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, pledging to keep her political views separate from her official duties and addressing concerns about her loyalty.
February 4, 2025: Senate Intelligence Committee Advanced Nomination
On February 4, 2025, the Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for DNI in a 9–8 party-line vote.
February 10, 2025: Murkowski Announced 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.
February 11, 2025: Senator Jack Reed references Romney's accusation during Gabbard's DNI nomination consideration
On February 11, 2025, during Senate consideration of Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for DNI, Senator Jack Reed quoted Mitt Romney's March 13, 2022 tweet accusing Gabbard of parroting false Russian propaganda regarding a covert US 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 (DNI), becoming the first female military combat veteran, Pacific Islander American, and Hindu American to hold a Cabinet-level position.
February 2025: Confirmed as DNI
In February 2025, Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed by the Senate as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), becoming the highest-ranking Pacific Islander American government official in U.S. history.
March 2025: First International Trip as DNI
In March 2025, Tulsi Gabbard made her first international trip as DNI to Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference, followed by a trip to Asia focused on the Indo-Pacific region.
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". However, she expressed concern about Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
March 2025: Signal Group Chat Leak
In March 2025, Tulsi Gabbard was involved in a Signal group chat incident where journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was inadvertently added, leading to concerns about information security and leaked data being used to find her personal online accounts.
May 2025: Reorientation of U.S. Intelligence Announced
In May 2025, Tulsi Gabbard announced the reorientation of U.S. intelligence towards border security, counterterrorism, and counternarcotics, and moved the National Intelligence Council (NIC) to the DNI's office, also firing two NIC officials.
June 2025: Clarification on Iran's Nuclear Weapons Position
In June 2025, Tulsi Gabbard clarified her position on Iran's nuclear weapons, stating that she agreed with President Trump that Iran could build a nuclear weapon in weeks. She also blamed the media for misinterpreting her March testimony.
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 from U.S. strikes, countering media reports of limited damage. She asserted that new intelligence confirmed the destruction of Iran's nuclear facilities, which would take years to rebuild.
August 2025: ODNI Staff and Funding Cut
In August 2025, Tulsi Gabbard announced a significant reduction in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) staff and its annual funding, along with revoking security clearances of several U.S. officials.
December 2025: Accusations Against CAIR
In December 2025, at a Turning Point event, Tulsi Gabbard accused the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) of advocating for the implementation of sharia law in the U.S., sparking controversy and criticism.
2025: Tulsi Gabbard Becomes DNI
In 2025, Tulsi Gabbard began serving as the eighth Director of National Intelligence (DNI).
January 2026: Presence at FBI Election Hub Search
In January 2026, Tulsi Gabbard was present during an FBI search warrant execution at the Fulton County, Georgia, Election Hub, focusing on possible foreign or malign interference in the 2020 election, at Trump's request.
March 2026: Statement on Iran's Long-Term Threat
In March 2026, Tulsi Gabbard stated that Iran posed a long-term threat because it could combine its space program with its ballistic missile program to develop an ICBM “before 2035.”
March 2026: Statements on Iran's Ballistic Missile Program
In March 2026, Tulsi Gabbard stated that Iran posed a long-term threat due to its ballistic missile program and that assessing the imminence of the threat was at the President's discretion, leading to controversial statements from a Pakistani ex-diplomat.
2035: Projected Timeline for Iran's ICBM Development
In March 2026, Tulsi Gabbard suggested that Iran could develop an ICBM “before 2035,” citing the country's potential to combine its space and ballistic missile programs.
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