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The couple first met around 2012 when Abraham volunteered as a photographer and videographer for Tulsi’s congressional campaign in Hawaii.
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Tulsi Gabbard resigned from President Donald Trump’s Cabinet after revealing that her husband, Abraham Williams, had been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.(Tulsi Gabbard/ Instagram)
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In her resignation letter, Tulsi said Abraham would face “major challenges in the coming weeks and months,” leading her to step away from public service to support him through treatment.(Tulsi Gabbard/ Instagram)
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Calling Abraham her “rock,” Tulsi said he had stood by her side through military deployments, political campaigns and her tenure leading the intelligence community.(Tulsi Gabbard/ Instagram)
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The couple first met around 2012 when Abraham volunteered as a photographer and videographer for Tulsi’s congressional campaign in Hawaii.(Tulsi Gabbard/ Instagram)
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What began as campaign collaboration slowly turned into a close personal bond, with Tulsi later describing their connection as “immediate and natural.” (Tulsi Gabbard/ Instagram)
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According to Tulsi, romance did not spark instantly, and it was only about a year after she took office that Abraham finally asked her out. (Tulsi Gabbard/ Instagram)
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Long before marriage, the two reportedly bonded over Hawaii’s easygoing lifestyle and a shared love for surfing. (Tulsi Gabbard/ Instagram)
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Tulsi has often referred to Abraham as her “surf buddy.”(Tulsi Gabbard/ Instagram)
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Outside politics, Abraham built a career as a Hawaii-based cinematographer, photographer, Steadicam operator and video producer. (Tulsi Gabbard/ Instagram)
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His film credits include documentaries, commercials, feature films and short-form projects shot largely in Hawaii. (Tulsi Gabbard/ Instagram)
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Despite Tulsi’s national political profile, Abraham has mostly stayed away from public attention and maintained a relatively private life. (Tulsi Gabbard/ Instagram)
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The couple married on April 9, 2015, in Hawaii during a traditional Vedic Hindu ceremony attended by close family and friends. (Tulsi Gabbard/ Instagram)
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Tulsi later described the wedding as “deeply spiritual” and said it brought together “all the important elements” of their lives. (Tulsi Gabbard/ Instagram)
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She also called it a “Hawaiian-style Hindu wedding,” complete with tropical flowers, palm trees and island-inspired details. (Tulsi Gabbard/ Instagram)
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Abraham, who is of Māori and Samoan descent, remained a steady presence beside Tulsi during some of the most demanding phases of her public career. (Tulsi Gabbard/ Instagram)
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In her resignation letter, Tulsi wrote that she could not “in good conscience” continue in such a demanding role while Abraham faced a difficult health battle alone. (Tulsi Gabbard/ Instagram)
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