Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence (DNI), earned over $1.2 million last year as a prominent MAGA figure.
Gabbard’s Income Sources
The former Hawaii congresswoman and Democrat-turned-conservative earned significant income from various ventures in 2024. Highlights include:
- $300,000 from a book advance for For Love of Country: Leave the Democrat Party Behind.
- $200,000 as a Fox News contributor.
- $120,000 from the American Center for Law and Justice.
- $170,000 from speaking engagements, including appearances at the Heritage Foundation.
- $415,000 from her businesses Tulsi Media LLC, TOA Studios LLC, and her podcast, The Tulsi Gabbard Show.
Her financial disclosure also revealed investments in major companies, including Rumble ($100,001–$250,000) and Tesla (in the same range). Additional investments included Apple, Nvidia, and cryptocurrency holdings valued at $18,004–$95,000, primarily in Bitcoin.
Ethics Pledge and Divestment Plans
Gabbard has pledged to divest from Tesla, Apple, Nvidia, and cryptocurrency holdings upon her confirmation as DNI. Additionally, she will:
- Cease all business activities of Tulsi Media LLC.
- Transfer ownership of TOA Studios LLC to her husband.
- Step down from her podcast and resign from eight organizations, including the American Center for Law and Justice.
She has also disclosed a $250,001–$500,000 mortgage on a personal residence.
Delayed Confirmation Hearing
Despite these disclosures, Gabbard’s Senate confirmation hearing has been delayed. Her ethics agreement indicates she will maintain a “covered relationship” with Fox News for one year, allowing her to seek written authorization for specific interactions with the network.
MAGA’s Rising Star
Tulsi Gabbard’s financial success underscores her transition from a Democratic congresswoman to a prominent MAGA voice. As she awaits confirmation, her substantial earnings and investments reveal a strong alignment with conservative values and Trump’s agenda.
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