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Trump appoints Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence

President Trump appointed Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence on June 2, 2026. Pulte, who has no intelligence background, replaces Tulsi Gabbard and has faced criticism from Democrats and some Republicans.

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President Trump appointed Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence on June 2, 2026. Pulte, who has no intelligence background, replaces Tulsi Gabbard and has faced criticism from Democrats and some Republicans.

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What to know about Trump's controversial pick of Bill Pulte for acting spy chief

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Trump appoints Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence