Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026
Summary
President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, who has no prior intelligence experience, as the national intelligence director, causing concern among lawmakers. Democrats are also focused on a key Senate primary in Maine, where their candidate, Graham Platner, faces allegations of past aggressive behavior but continues to receive support.Key Facts
- President Trump appointed Bill Pulte to head the national intelligence agency despite Pulte lacking intelligence experience.
- Bill Pulte currently leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency and is the heir to a building fortune.
- Some Cabinet members have expressed strong personal disapproval of Pulte.
- The appointment raises concerns among both Republicans and Democrats about a surveillance program renewal.
- Democrats are watching a Maine Senate primary where Graham Platner is the Democratic candidate.
- Platner is a veteran with past allegations of misogynistic and aggressive behavior.
- Representative Ro Khanna supports Platner, citing Platner’s accountability and political positions on healthcare, taxes, and foreign policy.
- The primary will influence which party controls the U.S. Senate.
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