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Trump Taps Housing Finance Director Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence After Gabbard

02 June 2026 06:45

President Donald Trump has appointed William Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence following Tulsi Gabbard's resignation. - Pulte also chairs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

- The announcement was made via Truth Social on Tuesday. - Pulte lacks direct intelligence experience but has financial oversight background.

The interim appointment raises questions about the future leadership of the intelligence community.

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