Tulsi Gabbard Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Profession	Politician
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 173 cm in meters- 1.73 m in feet inches- 5’ 8”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 60 kg in pounds- 130 lbs
Figure Measurements (approx.)	34-30-36
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Black
Army
Service/Branch	United States Army
Rank	Major
Unit	Hawaii Army National Guard
Battles/wars	Iraq War
Awards, Honors, Achievements	• July 15, 2015: Received the Friend of the National Parks Award from the National Parks Conservation Association • February 25, 2015: Awarded the NACo County Alumni Award for her "steadfast commitment to the nation's counties" by the National Association of Counties • March 26, 2014: Honored with "Women in Washington Power List" by Elle (French Worldwide Lifestyle Magazine) at the Italian Embassy in the United States • November 25, 2013: Received the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award for her efforts on behalf of veterans at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government • Meritorious Service Medal • Army Commendation Medal • Army Achievement Medal
Politics
Political Party	• Independent (2022-present) • Democratic Party (2002-2022) Note: On 11 October, she announced that she was leaving the Democratic Party. ^[1]CNN
Political Journey	2002: Won the elections of 42nd House District of the Hawaii House of Representatives 2012: Won the United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii 2012: Won the General Elections defeating Republican Kawika Crowley 2016: Re-elected to the House by defeating, Angela Kaaihue
Personal Life
Date of Birth	April 12, 1981
Age (as of 2022)	41 Years
Birthplace	Leloaloa, American Samoa
Zodiac sign	Aries
Signature
Nationality	American
Hometown	Leloaloa, American Samoa
School	Girls-only Missionary Academy, Philippines.
College/University	Hawaii Pacific University
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
Religion	Hinduism
Ethnicity	American Samoan and European (Mixed)
Food Habit	Vegetarian
Hobbies	Reading, Writing, Travelling, Surfing
Relationships & More
Sexual Orientation	Straight
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	April 9, 2015
Family
Husband/Spouse	• Eduardo Tamayo (2002-2006) • Abraham Williams (2015-Present)
Children	None
Parents	Father- Mike Gabbard Mother- Carol Porter
Siblings	Brother(s)- Jai, Narayan Sister(s)- Vrindavan, Bhakti
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)	Not Known

Some Lesser Known Facts About Tulsi Gabbard

She was born to a father of American Samoan and European descent and her mother was from Decatur, Indiana, she moved along with her family to Hawaii when she was just 2-year-old.
Tulsi Gabbard with her Parents

Tulsi claims to have been brought up in a multireligious and multicultural ambiance since her father is a lector at a Catholic church, and her mother is a European and practicing Hindu. Tulsi chose to follow Gaudiya Vaishnavism when she was a child.

Her name, Tulsi is a sacred holy plant to Hindus.

She was homeschooled and did not attend school except for 2 years; in a girls-only missionary academy in the Philippines.

She considers ‘Bhagavad Gita’ her spiritual guide and administered an oath from it when she was appointed to the House of Representatives.

At the age of 21, she won the elections of the 42nd House District of the Hawaii House of Representatives (2002) as “Gabbard Tamayo.” She became the youngest woman and the youngest legislator elected to the State office in the nation.

In 2004, Gabbard volunteered for The Army National Guard service in Iraq.
Tulsi Gabbard during deployment in Iraq

After she returned from Iraq in 2006, she worked for Daniel Akaka (former U.S Senator).
Tulsi Gabbard with Daniel Akaka

In 2009, she again volunteered for a deployment to the Middle East.

After returning from the Middle East, she won a seat on Honolulu City Council.

On April 30, 2011, Tulsi announced to her constituents that she would reuse her birth name, Tulsi Gabbard.

On August 16, 2012, Gabbard resigned from the council so to concentrate on her congressional campaign.

In 2012, Tulsi won the United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii, in which she was endorsed by the Sierra Club, by 55% majority of the votes defeating Mufi Hannemann.
Tulsi Gabbard after winning the United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii

In 2013, because of her efforts, legislation to assist victims of ‘military sexual trauma’ was passed.

She opposed former President Obama’s decision to execute military strikes in Syria in 2013, claiming that it would go against America’s national security, economic interest, international credibility, and moral center.

At a ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, she was promoted to the post of major from Captain on October 12, 2015.
Tulsi Gabbard was promoted to the post of Major at a ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

on 9 April 2015, she got to Abraham Williams in a Vedic-style wedding.

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The ‘Filipino Veterans of WWII Congressional Gold Medal Act’ was introduced by Tulsi in 2015 for those who fought World War II. The bill was passed in 2016 after the consensus of both, the Senate and the House, and was signed by President Obama.

With reference to Uri Attack in 2016, India, Tulsi criticized elements that support terrorism within the Pakistani government,

“People within the Pakistani government continue to provide tacit and overt support for terrorism. This is not new; this pattern of attacks has been occurring now for the past 15 years, and it must end. That’s why I’ve continued working in Congress to cut back US assistance for Pakistan and increase pressure on Pakistan to stop this violence. In the past, the US government took steps to increase pressure on Pakistan, and it’s time to revisit that approach.”

Similarly, she introduced a law to prevent child abuse and neglect on military bases known as ‘Talia’s Law.’

Tulsi did not support the Trans-Pacific Partnership and strongly opposed it by leading protests against it.

On October 11, 2022, while announcing that she was leaving the Democratic Party, Tulsi Gabbard said,

I can no longer remain in today’s Democratic Party. It’s now under the complete control of an elitist cabal of warmongers driven by cowardly wokeness, who divide us by racializing every issue & stoking anti-white racism, who actively work to undermine our God-given freedoms enshrined in our Constitution.” ^[2]CNN