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Trump says he wants Pulte to further slash staffing at national intelligence office

Trump says he wants Pulte to further slash staffing at national intelligence office

Summary

President Donald Trump said he wants Bill Pulte, his new acting director of national intelligence, to reduce the size of the national intelligence office even further. Trump said the office has been too large for a long time and expressed confidence in Pulte’s ability to manage the change.

Key Facts

  • Bill Pulte is the new acting director of national intelligence.
  • President Trump wants Pulte to further cut the size of the national intelligence office.
  • The office has already been significantly reduced during Trump’s second term.
  • Trump said the office has been "way too high for way too long."
  • Trump said he would not mind if Pulte cuts the office more.
  • Trump described Pulte as very good and talented.
  • Trump made these remarks while traveling on Air Force One to Wisconsin.
  • Trump said Pulte is not a permanent pick for the intelligence chief position.
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