Sen. James Lankford joins bipartisan chorus of doubt against Trump DNI pick Bill Pulte
Sen. James Lankford has joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers questioning President Donald Trump's decision to appoint Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Lankford and other lawmakers have expressed concerns that Pulte lacks the necessary experience in national security to lead the intelligence community. The appointment has sparked a broader debate over national security policy and the potential politicization of intelligence operations.
- ▪Sen. James Lankford has questioned President Trump's decision to appoint Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence
- ▪Pulte lacks experience in national security, having previously served as a housing finance regulator
- ▪The appointment has sparked concerns among lawmakers from both parties about the potential politicization of intelligence operations
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Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) on Sunday became the latest Republican to question President Donald Trump’s decision to install housing finance regulator Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, adding to a growing bipartisan backlash opposing the president’s pick. Appearing on Fox News, Lankford said the nation’s top intelligence post requires a leader with deep experience managing sensitive national security matters and suggested Pulte’s background raises legitimate questions.
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