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Trump taps ally Bill Pulte to serve as top intelligence chief

Trump taps ally Bill Pulte to serve as top intelligence chief

Summary

President Donald Trump has chosen Bill Pulte to be the acting director of national intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard left the position. Pulte currently leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency and will keep that role while serving in intelligence.

Key Facts

  • President Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence.
  • Tulsi Gabbard recently left the intelligence role.
  • Bill Pulte is the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
  • The FHFA oversees rules for federal housing lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
  • Pulte is a wealthy heir from a home construction company.
  • He has publicly made strong claims against Trump’s political opponents.
  • President Trump said Pulte has experience managing sensitive national matters.
  • Pulte will continue as FHFA director while serving as acting intelligence chief.
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