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Trump's Temporary DNI Pick Pulte Faces Controversy

Updated 2026-06-04 21:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

President Trump defended his choice of Bill Pulte as the director of national intelligence, calling him a smart and high-performing candidate. However, bipartisan controversy over the pick persists.

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The Hill

Trump stresses Pulte 'not going to be permanent' DNI

President Trump said Thursday that his choice to serve as director of national intelligence (DNI), Bill Pulte, would only be a temporary selection amid bipartisan controversy over the pick. Trump said Pulte, who’s currently the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is “very smart” and has “hig

2026-06-04 20:46 UTC