Trump taps housing finance director Pulte as acting director of national intelligence after Gabbard
Summary
President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, the current director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as the acting director of national intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard resigned. Pulte will continue his existing roles while serving temporarily in this new position, which requires Senate approval for a permanent appointment.Key Facts
- Bill Pulte currently leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency and oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
- President Trump announced Pulte’s appointment on the social media site Truth Social.
- Tulsi Gabbard resigned from the national intelligence position due to her husband’s cancer diagnosis.
- Pulte will keep his housing finance roles while acting as the national intelligence director.
- The national intelligence director position requires Senate confirmation for a permanent appointment.
- Pulte’s background is mainly in financial markets and mortgage agencies, with unclear national security experience.
- Pulte has publicly criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for interest rate policies.
- Pulte has been seen traveling on Air Force One with President Trump.
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