President Donald Trump announced on June 2, 2026, that he is appointing William "Bill" Pulte, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), as the acting director of national intelligence. This appointment is made to replace Tulsi Gabbard. In a post on Truth Social, Trump highlighted Pulte's leadership at the FHFA and his management of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, stating, "William has deep experience managing the most sensitive matters in America, the safety and soundness of the Markets, and over 10 Trillion Dollars at Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac." Pulte will continue to serve as FHFA director and chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac while taking on the intelligence role.
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Trump appoints Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence
On June 2, 2026, President Trump appointed Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence, succeeding Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte, who is currently the director of the FHFA, will maintain his roles at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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