On Thursday, Bill Pulte, the new acting director of national intelligence, began notifying dozens of intelligence officials of their terminations. An unnamed intelligence official indicated that the removals are part of the Trump administration's efforts against what they refer to as the 'deep state.' The official claimed that those dismissed had not provided comprehensive intelligence reports. This action follows Pulte's previous dismissal of six political appointees who served under former director Tulsi Gabbard. Three former senior intelligence officials expressed skepticism about the claims of withheld information, questioning Pulte's qualifications to make such determinations. They noted that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence does not directly collect intelligence but receives it from various agencies, including the CIA and NSA. A spokesperson for the CIA did not respond to requests for comment. Former officials emphasized that the intelligence community consists of dedicated professionals committed to U.S. national security.
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Bill Pulte terminates multiple intelligence officials as acting director
Bill Pulte, the acting director of national intelligence, has begun terminating dozens of intelligence officials, citing concerns about their performance. Former intelligence officials have criticized these actions, questioning the validity of the claims and Pulte's qualifications for making such decisions.
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Intelligence chief Bill Pulte begins firing dozens of intelligence officials
Bill Pulte terminates multiple intelligence officials as acting director