Washington DC, May 22 -- US President Donald Trump's top intelligence official, Tulsi Gabbard, on Friday resigned from her position as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to support her husband, Abraham Williams, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, Fox News Digital reported.

According to Fox News Digital, Gabbard informed Trump of her decision during a meeting in the Oval Office today. Her resignation will take effect on June 30.

She further stated, "At this time, I must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle."

Gabbard thanked Trump for the opportunity to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence over the past year and a half and said she would en...