Key Facts

• Bill Pulte has been named acting director of national intelligence by President Trump.
• He previously worked as a housing regulator, overseeing the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
• Pulte remains in charge of oversight for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two large mortgage companies.
• The appointment places Pulte in charge of the intelligence community during a time of political tension and leadership changes.
• Trump praised Pulte’s experience, citing his management of over $10 trillion in assets.
• Pulte has been involved in sending criminal referrals against some of President Trump’s political opponents.
• This appointment may lead to new scrutiny of intelligence agencies and housing oversight efforts.