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President Trump on Tuesday picked Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte to lead the U.S. intelligence community, elevating a MAGA loyalist to one of the government's most powerful national security posts. Why it matters: President Trump's decision to install Pulte atop the nation's intelligence network gives the MAGA enforcer wide-ranging access to vast amounts of data the government collects. Between the lines: Critics questioned Pulte's independence in leading the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), citing investigations he launched as FHFA director into figures Trump has publicly criticized, including New York Attorney General Letitia James and Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). - Pulte will replace…
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Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist who leads the federal housing finance agency, will oversee the U.S. intelligence agencies. He has no known background in intelligence.
President Donald J. Trump has selected Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to serve as acting Director of National Intelligence, raising questions about his qualifications for the role.
President Donald J. Trump has selected Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to serve as acting Director of National Intelligence, raising questions about his qualifications for the role. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, the current director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), as acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) following Tulsi Gabbard’s announced resignation . Pulte will retain his roles as FHFA director and chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac while serving in this new capacity. WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and follows Gabbard’s earlier decision to step down effective June 30. KEY QUOTE: “William has…Open