Trump’s acting DNI pick sparks bipartisan alarm over qualifications
TL;DR
Former Trump adviser John Bolton deems Bill Pulte’s nomination as acting director of national intelligence 'incomprehensible,' citing a lack of national security experience and the potential for using the role for political retribution; the pick has drawn bipartisan criticism over access to sensitive intelligence and risks to international partnerships.
Topics:nationpolitics#bill-pulte#bipartisan-concerns#john-bolton#national-intelligence#politics#tulsi-gabbard
- Former Trump official calls acting intelligence director pick 'incomprehensible' WBUR
- Pulte pick sparks a Senate GOP rebellion Axios
- Pulte pick to lead DNI further jeopardizes path to renewing warrantless spy powers The Hill
- Opinion | This Man Should Not Be in Charge of National Intelligence The New York Times
- New intel chief is a partisan warrior who has the president’s ear, sources say NBC News
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