GOP senator floats Stefanik to replace Gabbard as DNI
Senator Jim Banks floated Rep. Elise Stefanik as a possible successor to outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Gabbard announced her resignation effective June 30 to care for her husband, who has been diagnosed with a rare bone cancer. Stefanik, a retiring New York Republican with senior leadership roles, has been discussed as a potential permanent DNI.
- ▪Tulsi Gabbard resigned as DNI, citing her husband's rare bone cancer diagnosis.
- ▪Senator Jim Banks suggested Elise Stefanik could be confirmed easily as Gabbard's replacement.
- ▪President Donald Trump named Aaron Lukas as acting DNI pending a permanent appointment.
- ▪Stefanik, who was previously nominated for U.N. ambassador, holds senior positions on several House committees.
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House GOP senator floats Stefanik to replace Gabbard as DNI Comments: by Sophie Brams - 05/22/26 4:58 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Sophie Brams - 05/22/26 4:58 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) on Friday floated Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as a possible successor to outgoing Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard, saying the House Republican would likely have no trouble getting through the confirmation process. “Stefanik would make a great replacement for Tulsi as DNI. Easily confirmable too,” Banks wrote in a post on the social platform X. Gabbard announced her resignation, effective June 30, on Friday, citing her husband’s recent diagnosis of a rare form of bone cancer.
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