WASHINGTON, — May 23, 2026 : Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard plans to release findings from several high-profile intelligence investigations before stepping down from office on June 30, 2026, according to reporting by The Daily Wire, which cited officials familiar with the matter. The documents are expected to be released in weekly installments over the coming month, continuing Gabbard’s broader declassification and transparency efforts during her tenure.
The planned releases follow Gabbard’s formal resignation announcement on May 22, in which she informed President Donald Trump that she would step down from the administration to support her husband, Abraham Williams, who was recently diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer. In her resignation letter, Gabbard stated that she must “step away from public service” to fully support him through treatment while remaining committed to ensuring continuity within the intelligence leadership structure. Trump later confirmed her resignation and praised her work in office.
Weekly Intelligence Releases Planned
According to officials cited in the report, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) plans to publish a series of declassified materials and investigative findings covering several politically and strategically significant subjects. These include intelligence assessments related to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, information concerning Havana Syndrome, also known as Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI) affecting U.S. diplomatic and intelligence personnel, materials tied to the alleged politicization and weaponization of federal institutions, and documents connected to the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
The releases are expected to occur on a weekly basis throughout Gabbard’s final month in office, although officials have not publicly detailed exact publication dates for the first installment.
Focus on 2016 Election Intelligence Activities
A significant portion of the forthcoming disclosures is expected to focus on intelligence community actions surrounding the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the so-called “Russian case.” Officials familiar with the effort said Gabbard directed particular attention toward examining intelligence assessments and investigative actions connected to allegations of Russian election interference.
The declassifications are also expected to include materials tied to the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment on Russian interference and records linked to Crossfire Hurricane, the FBI investigation launched in 2016. Gabbard has previously argued that the administration of Barack Obama used intelligence agencies against Trump’s presidential campaign, an issue that reportedly remains central to several of the investigations.
Broader Declassification Effort During Tenure
During her roughly 15-month tenure as DNI, Gabbard oversaw the declassification of more than 500,000 pages of government records, according to officials. Previously released materials included historical archives related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. Her office also released documents concerning the disappearance of Amelia Earhart and internal records from the administration of Joe Biden related to the federal government’s Strategic Implementation Plan for Countering Domestic Terrorism.
Much of the declassification work has reportedly been conducted through the Director’s Initiatives Group (DIG), a task force established under Gabbard to review classified material, investigate allegations of politicization within intelligence agencies, examine the origins of COVID-19, and review intelligence matters tied to Crossfire Hurricane and broader transparency efforts.
Leadership Transition After June 30
Gabbard formally submitted her resignation during a meeting in the Oval Office and emphasized in her letter that she remained committed to a smooth transition process to avoid disruption in intelligence operations. Following her departure on June 30, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Aaron Lukas is expected to assume responsibilities as acting director until a permanent replacement is appointed.
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