Donald Trump expressed support for Bill Pulte, the newly appointed acting director of national intelligence, to reduce the size of the office. Trump stated that the office has been 'way too high for way too long' and indicated that he would not oppose cuts to its personnel. This statement was made during a discussion of key U.S. political stories on June 5, 2026.
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Trump supports cuts to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Donald Trump has endorsed Bill Pulte, the acting director of national intelligence, in making cuts to the office, which he believes has been oversized for an extended period. Trump's comments were made during a briefing on U.S. political developments.
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