Former US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's links to spiritual leader Chris Butler are facing renewed scrutiny after a Washington Post report. The investigation cited documents and testimony from a former foundation member alleging Butler's associates provided guidance on policy positions, legislation and public appearances during Gabbard's congressional career
Former United States Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's ties to her childhood guru, Chris Butler (also known by his spiritual name, Siddhaswarupananda), are once again under the spotlight, despite her recent departure from one of America's top intelligence posts.
But who is Chris Butler, the reclusive spiritual leader who has remained largely out of public view while wielding influence over a small but devoted following?
Tulsi Gabbard resigned as US Director of National Intelligence at the end of June after revealing that her husband, Abraham, had been diagnosed with a rare type of bone cancer. She had served in the role since early 2025, when she was appointed by US President Donald Trump.
An investigative report by The Washington Post, based on hundreds of memos from 2011 to 2017, suggests that Chris Butler's inner circle played a significant role in shaping Tulsi Gabbard's political decisions during much of her early tenure in Congress.
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