Mike Gabbard

Mike Gabbard is a Hawaiian politician and former state senator known for his socially conservative views and activism. He gained national attention as the father of Tulsi Gabbard, a controversial figure who transitioned from a progressive Democrat to a prominent member of the Republican Party. Mike's political career was marked by his strong stance against same-sex marriage and abortion, reflecting the values of the Science of Identity Foundation, a group he was closely associated with. His influence on Tulsi's early political views and the family's background in a fringe religious sect have shaped their public personas and political trajectories.