Trump Faces Pushback for Tapping Housing Official as Intel Chief
President Trump has appointed Bill Pulte as the acting Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. This decision has sparked bipartisan criticism due to Pulte's close ties to Trump. He will oversee the nation's intelligence agencies, including the CIA.
- ▪Bill Pulte has been appointed as the acting Director of National Intelligence.
- ▪He replaces Tulsi Gabbard in this role.
- ▪The appointment has received bipartisan backlash.
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CopiedPresident Donald Trump is facing bipartisan backlash after elevating a fierce loyalist to the country’s top intelligence position, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency will now also serve as acting Director of National Intelligence, overseeing the country’s spy agencies including the CIA. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.June 3, 2026
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