Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of Intelligence Community

US President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of the National Intelligence Community (DNI). Pulte is taking over from Tulsi Gabbard, who previously held the position.

US President Donald Trump announced that he is appointing Bill Pulte as acting director of the National Intelligence Community (DNI). Pulte has previously led the Federal Housing Finance Agency and is now transitioning to the intelligence sector, where he will replace Tulsi Gabbard.

Tulsi Gabbard was one of the most controversial officials in Trump's administration during her tenure as DNI director. Pulte's appointment comes as Trump continues to make changes to his security and intelligence team.

Bill Pulte is known as a real estate magnate and philanthropist whose primary experience is in the financial sector. His move from housing finance regulation to leading the intelligence community represents a significant transition and is likely to draw criticism due to his lack of experience in the security sector.