Trump announces pick for acting director of national intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard resignation
President Trump has appointed Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence following Tulsi Gabbard's resignation. Pulte, who is currently the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, will maintain his position while taking on this new role. Gabbard's departure is due to her husband's health issues, with her last day set for June 30.
- ▪Bill Pulte has been named acting director of national intelligence by President Trump.
- ▪Pulte will continue to serve as the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
- ▪Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation, citing her husband's poor health.
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Politics Trump announces pick for acting director of national intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard resignation By Samuel Chamberlain Published June 2, 2026, 9:23 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google President Trump announced Tuesday he has named Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte acting director of national intelligence, replacing the departing Tulsi Gabbard. “William has deep experience managing the most sensitive matters in America, the safety and soundness of the Markets, and over 10 Trillion Dollars at Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, a substantial increase from where it was just 12 months ago,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
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