Democratic lawmakers expressed their concerns on June 2, 2026, following President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as the acting head of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). Pulte, who is currently the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), replaces Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned from the position last month.
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Democrats express concerns over Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte to ODNI
On June 2, 2026, President Trump appointed Bill Pulte as the acting head of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, following Tulsi Gabbard's resignation. This decision has led to expressions of concern from Democratic lawmakers.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'Partisan thug'
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‘Partisan thug’: Democrats erupt over Trump intel pick Bill Pulte
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Democrats express concerns over Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte to ODNI