Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Thursday shared a major health update on her husband’s aggressive cancer battle.
The top Trump cabinet official revealed her husband, Abraham, was diagnosed with a “very rare” form of cancer called sacral chordoma. The slow-growing bone cancer typically starts in the bones of the spine or skull, according to the Mayo Clinic. The disease can grow anywhere along the spine and mostly affects adults ages 40 to 60, with surgery as “the main treatment.”
On Thursday, Gabbard took to X to provide an encouraging update on Abraham’s course of treatment.
“The surgery to remove bone and surrounding tissue lasted almost seven hours and was successful,” Gabbard said. “He had a rough night and is in a lot of pain, but is finally home resting.”
My husband Abraham was diagnosed with a very rare sacral chordoma. The surgery to remove bone and surrounding tissue lasted almost seven hours and was successful. He had a rough night and is in a lot of pain but is finally home resting. Now recovery begins. We’re so grateful…
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) June 4, 2026
“Now recovery begins. We’re so grateful for the outpouring of prayers and kind messages from all of you. Our hearts are full,” she added.
Gabbard previously shared a heartfelt message on social media as the couple headed to the hospital for surgery.
“We are humbled and so grateful to be surrounded by aloha during this really tough time,” she said.
We are getting ready to head to the hospital for my husband’s surgery and just wanted to say thank you so much to all of who have shared messages, prayers and well wishes for Abraham. We are humbled and so grateful to be surrounded by aloha during this really tough time. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/EpDcRqv8FV
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) June 2, 2026
In May, Gabbard announced she was stepping down to support her husband through a battle with “an extremely rare form of bone cancer.”
“My husband, Abraham, has recently been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer,” she wrote. “He faces major challenges in the coming weeks and months. At this time, I must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle.”
On Truth Social, President Trump praised Gabbard for doing “an incredible job.”
Vice President Vance called her a “patriot” and a “great asset” to the White House.
“I’m sorry to see her go, but certainly understand that family comes first. She and her husband Abraham, will be in my prayers as they face this next challenge together, and she has my gratitude for being a great addition to the administration and a loyal confidante,” he said. “Godspeed Tulsi!”
In 2024, Gabbard, a former Hawaii Democratic Congresswoman, made waves when she crossed over to support President Trump’s re-election campaign. Her last day is expected to be June 30.
The White House on Tuesday tapped Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William J. “Bill” Pulte to fill the role.
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