Tulsi Gabbard shares story of husband's cancer diagnosis: 'It was tough'

Tulsi Gabbard shared that her husband, Abraham Williams, is recovering well after surgery to remove a rare sacral chordoma from his tailbone. Despite doctors’ confidence in removing the cancerous tissue, he requires frequent MRIs and is undergoing rigorous physical therapy. Gabbard resigned as director of national intelligence effective June 30, a move that led to significant political upheaval regarding her replacement.

• Tulsi Gabbard’s husband, Abraham Williams, was diagnosed with a rare sacral chordoma on his tailbone after experiencing back pain.
• Williams underwent an eight-hour surgery to remove the tumor, and doctors believe all cancerous bone and tissue were removed.
• He is currently undergoing rigorous physical therapy and requires frequent MRIs to monitor for cancer recurrence.
• Gabbard resigned as director of national intelligence in June, leading to a contentious replacement process involving Bill Pulte and Jay Clayton.
• During Gabbard’s tenure, ODNI underwent significant restructuring, including staff reductions and office consolidations, which critics argue may have weakened its capacity.