Trump stands by decision to name Pulte to intel role despite revolt in Congress
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that Bill Pulte will begin serving as acting director of national intelligence soon. Despite opposition from both Democrats and some Republicans, Trump is keeping Pulte in the role, even though Pulte lacks experience in national security.Key Facts
- Bill Pulte will start as acting director of national intelligence in about 10 days.
- Pulte currently leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees mortgage companies.
- President Trump named Pulte to replace Tulsi Gabbard as acting director.
- Democrats oppose Pulte's appointment because he has no background in national security and has criticized Trump opponents at his housing job.
- Pulte will not be the permanent director, a role that needs Senate approval.
- He will keep his job at the Federal Housing Finance Agency while serving as acting director.
- Lawmakers are trying to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which lets the government collect foreign communications.
- Democrats say they won’t support renewing the law while Pulte is in the acting intelligence role.
- Some Republican senators, including John Cornyn, Bill Cassidy, and Thom Tillis, have also expressed concerns about Pulte's appointment.
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