Trump taps Bill Pulte for DNI without prior security clearance, prompting concerns
TL;DR
Bill Pulte, Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. intelligence community as acting DNI, reportedly did not have any security clearance before his appointment, and a background check has begun; lawmakers from both parties warn that granting him access to classified information without thorough vetting risks sensitive secrets and could complicate intelligence-sharing.
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