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Republican Doubts Pulte’s Qualifications for DNI Role

Updated 2026-06-07 16:00 UTC 1 source Negative

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) expressed doubt about Bill Pulte's qualifications to serve as Director of National Intelligence, citing a lack of relevant experience in national security.

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The Hill
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The Hill
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) on Sunday said Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte is “not qualified” to permanently serve as Director of National Intelligence pointing to his lack of experience in the realm of national security.  “He's not qualified for the long-term position, t
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