Tulsi Gabbard (born April 12, 1981) is an American politician, former congresswoman and military officer serving as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve since 2021. Gabbard served as U.S. representative for Hawaii’s 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021. 

In November 2024, President-elect Trump selected Gabbard for the position of director of national intelligence in his second term, starting January 2025.