Trump green lights new DNI Pulte to 'start the process' on mass intelligence firings
President Trump has appointed Bill Pulte as the Acting Director of National Intelligence, tasking him with initiating mass firings within the intelligence community. Trump expressed his belief that there are many individuals in the agencies who should not be there. Pulte's selection has drawn criticism from some lawmakers who advocate for a more professional approach to the DNI role.
- ▪Trump has instructed Pulte to start the process of reducing the workforce in the intelligence agencies.
- ▪Pulte is set to take over as DNI after Tulsi Gabbard's resignation becomes official on June 30.
- ▪Lawmakers, including former Senate Majority Leader John Thune, have criticized Pulte's appointment, calling for a professional DNI.
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FBI Trump green lights new DNI Pulte to 'start the process' on mass intelligence firings Trump said there are 'a lot of people in there that shouldn't be there' across the 18 intelligence agencies By Robert McGreevy Fox News Published June 5, 2026 8:45pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Dr. Oz fields questions after bipartisan pushback on Pulte pick Fox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich has the latest on President Donald Trump appointing Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William 'Bill' Pulte on 'Special Report.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump says he wants incoming Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Bill Pulte to "start the process" of firing intelligence…
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