Trump taps FHFA chief Bill Pulte as acting DNI
TL;DR
President Trump appointed Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence, a move that places a loyal Trump ally in a top security role while he continues to oversee FHFA's work with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; the decision drew mixed reactions from Republicans and Democrats about loyalty versus experience and potential conflicts in dual roles.
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- Trump names housing chief Bill Pulte acting intelligence director, replacing Tulsi Gabbard CNBC
- Thune on Pulte pick: ‘We don’t need a weaponized’ director of national intelligence The Hill
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