Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting US Intelligence Chief Amid Controversy

President Trump has appointed Bill Pulte as the acting Director of National Intelligence while keeping him in charge of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Pulte, 38, replaces Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned in May after policy disputes with the White House. He has no prior national security experience but was praised by Trump for managing sensitive market issues. Critics highlight Pulte’s partisan attacks on Democratic figures and allegations that he improperly accessed mortgage records. He has also been accused of firing ethics watchdogs and challenging diversity policies at Fannie Mae. Known in US media as Trump’s “attack dog,” Pulte’s new role raises questions about his loyalty, lack of intelligence background, and how he will handle America’s top spy operations.

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