Tulsi Gabbard to Be Absent From Campaign as She Reports for Active Duty

Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) delivers a campaign speech during the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa, on Aug. 09, 2019. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Democratic presidential contender Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii), who watchers said was one of the best performers at the recent debate, will take a two-week break from campaigning to report for active duty.

Gabbard was set to report for duty with the Hawaiian Army National Guard in Indonesia.