Senator Ron Wyden condemned President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence, citing Pulte's lack of intelligence experience and ethical concerns. - Wyden called Pulte a "political henchman" with no intelligence background.
- He alleged Pulte used a housing agency post to target Trump's political opponents. - Wyden warned the appointment could weaponize government surveillance and endanger national security.
The statement has intensified debate over the politicization of intelligence agencies.