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Trump names Aaron Lukas Acting DNI after Gabbard resignation

t=0 · 2026-05-22 primary confidence

Following Tulsi Gabbard's announced June 30 resignation, Trump named Principal Deputy DNI Aaron Lukas as Acting DNI via Truth Social, declining to initiate a Senate confirmation fight.

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