Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized President Donald Trump's decision to appoint Bill Pulte, the housing finance director, as the acting director of national intelligence. Schumer described Pulte as lacking experience in intelligence and characterized him as a 'partisan thug.'
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Senate Democratic Leaders Criticize Trump's Appointment of Bill Pulte as Acting DNI
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has publicly criticized President Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Schumer expressed concerns about Pulte's lack of experience in the intelligence field.
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WATCH: Senate Democratic leaders address Bill Pulte for DNI, 'anti-weaponization fund' in news conference
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Senate Democratic Leaders Criticize Trump's Appointment of Bill Pulte as Acting DNI