President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte, the current head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), as the acting director of national intelligence (DNI) on June 2, 2026. Pulte will also retain his positions as FHFA director and chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This appointment follows the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard, who announced her departure from the DNI role effective June 30. Trump had previously indicated that Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Aaron Lukas would take over as acting DNI after Gabbard's exit. The White House has not yet clarified the start date for Pulte's tenure or the status of Lukas's current role. In a post on Truth Social, Trump emphasized Pulte's experience in managing significant financial matters.
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Bill Pulte Appointed Acting Director of National Intelligence
Bill Pulte has been appointed as the acting director of national intelligence by President Donald Trump, following Tulsi Gabbard's resignation. Pulte, who leads the FHFA, will continue in his current roles while taking on this new position.
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