Gabbard Activated by Guard for Kilauea Lava Response
The Hawaii congressman, who is running for re-election, will not be able to talk to the media.
U.S. Rep.聽Tulsi Gabbard has been activated聽by the Hawaii Army National Guard to support assistance to Hawaii County鈥檚 response to the ongoing Kilauea lava flow.
The congresswoman serves as a Military Police captain. She will join some聽80 Guard soldiers and airmen already on the ground in Puna.
“During this time, she will be unable to accept media requests or make public statements related to her official congressional duties,” according to her office. “Her offices in Hawaii and Washington, D.C., will remain open and serving her constituents during this period.”
The duration of Gabbard’s聽duty is yet to be determined.
Tomorrow is election day. Gabbard is expected to cruise to re-election over Republican Kawika Crowley.
The congresswoman checked out the lava flow in Pahoa on Oct. 29.
U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
