Trump’s DNI Pick: A Risky Politicization of Intelligence
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The Bulwark argues that Donald Trump’s selection of Bill Pulte, the FHFA head, as acting director of national intelligence is a dangerous, unqualified gamble: Pulte has no national-security background, and his track record suggests a readiness to politicize intelligence work to punish Trump’s enemies, with potential civil-liberties abuses and threats to election integrity. The piece also notes this acting appointment sidesteps Senate confirmation and urges Congress, particularly Democrats, to push back to protect democracy in 2026–28.
- Bill Pulte Is a Putz—But a Dangerous Putz The Bulwark
- 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
- Mitch McConnell statement suggests he considers Bill Pulte unfit for national intelligence director role – US politics live The Guardian
- GOP Sen. Tillis slams Trump intelligence pick Pulte: 'Don't think he has a prayer' CNBC
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