Key Facts

• Bill Pulte was appointed acting director of national intelligence (DNI) by President Trump.
• Pulte previously led the Federal Housing Finance Agency and oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
• The DNI position legally requires extensive experience in national security, which Pulte lacks.
• Pulte is known for publicly attacking political opponents of President Trump.
• Some Democratic lawmakers criticize Pulte for using government power to pursue political retribution.
• Pulte has accused certain Democratic officials of falsifying mortgage documents and faced an internal complaint about improper access to records.
• Vice President JD Vance supports Pulte, saying intelligence agencies should follow elected leaders.
• Pulte has worked to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion policies at Fannie Mae and proposed a new 50-year mortgage plan.