Tulsi Gabbard net worth is estimated at $1 million. Her wealth reflects a combination of military service, political leadership, and media presence.
Early Life and Education
Born on April 12, 1981, in Leloaloa, American Samoa, Tulsi Gabbard moved to Hawaii at the age of two. She grew up in a multi-religious household—her father, Catholic of Samoan-European descent, and her mother, a practicing Hindu of European background.
Gabbard graduated from Hawaii Pacific University in 2009 with a degree in Business Administration. Her early exposure to community service and diverse cultures would later shape her political worldview.
Military Service
Motivated by the September 11 attacks, Gabbard enlisted in the Hawaii Army National Guard. She volunteered for deployment in Iraq in 2004 and later served a second tour in the Middle East.
Her service earned her the Meritorious Service Medal, and she remains a Major in the Guard. Her battlefield experience has informed her strong stance on foreign policy and military restraint.
Early Political Career
At just 21, Gabbard was elected to the Hawaii State Legislature in 2002, becoming the youngest woman ever elected to any U.S. state legislature. She later served on the Honolulu City Council from 2011 to 2012, focusing on local development and transportation.
U.S. House of Representatives
In 2012, Gabbard won election to Congress representing Hawaii’s 2nd District. She made history as the first Hindu and the first person of American Samoan descent elected to the House.
During her tenure, she served on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, promoting veterans’ rights, environmental sustainability, and non-interventionist foreign policy.
2020 Presidential Campaign
Gabbard entered the Democratic primary for the 2020 presidential election. Her campaign emphasized foreign policy reform, ending regime-change wars, and protecting civil liberties.
Though she did not secure the nomination, she stood out for her willingness to challenge party orthodoxy and later endorsed Joe Biden after suspending her campaign in March 2020.
Real Estate and Financial Disclosure
In 2009, Tulsi purchased a foreclosed property in Oklahoma for $39,000, later selling it in 2012 for $110,000.
In 2014, she bought a $600,000 home in Washington, D.C., which remains a key asset. Her 2020 presidential financial disclosure pegged her net worth at $500,000 at the time. That amount has since grown to $1 million, largely through speaking engagements, consulting, and her ongoing military role.
