Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence. Pulte, who is known for his loyalty to Trump, has no prior national intelligence experience. His previous role was as the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), where he made significant changes, including dismissing members of the boards of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and taking on the role of chair. Concerns have been raised regarding his lack of government experience and his approach to political rivals.
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Trump Appoints Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence
Bill Pulte has been appointed by Donald Trump as the acting director of national intelligence. Pulte, who lacks national intelligence experience, previously led the Federal Housing Finance Agency and made notable changes during his tenure there, raising concerns among some officials.
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- ✕ alarm bells in Washington
- ✕ staunch Trump loyalist
- ✕ little government experience
- ✕ eagerness to retaliate
- ✕ gut it
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‘Americans will be less safe’: alarm as Trump picks loyalist as intelligence chief
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Trump Appoints Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence