Who is Aaron Lukas, Tulsi Gabbard’s interim replacement at ODNI?

Published May 22, 2026 3:56pm ET



Former CIA officer Aaron Lukas will serve as acting director of national intelligence following the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard.

“[Gabbard’s] highly respected Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Aaron Lukas, will serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence,” President Donald Trump announced in a Friday post on Truth Social.

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