Top Intelligence Democrat calls Pulte ‘worst and most dangerous’ Trump pick
Summary
Representative Jim Himes, a leading Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, criticized President Donald Trump’s choice to make Bill Pulte the acting Director of National Intelligence. Several lawmakers from both parties have expressed concern about this appointment.Key Facts
- Bill Pulte was appointed by President Trump as acting Director of National Intelligence.
- Rep. Jim Himes called this appointment the “worst and most dangerous” made by President Trump.
- Himes is the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee.
- Lawmakers from both political parties have criticized the appointment.
- The Director of National Intelligence oversees the U.S. intelligence community.
- The FHFA, where Pulte was head, deals with housing finance policies.
- The concerns suggest worries about Pulte’s qualifications or suitability for the intelligence role.
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