Trump names housing regulator attack dog as acting intelligence chief
The short version
- The big picture: Pulte, a former private equity CEO, will split time between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and a massively important position for the country's national security…
- Driving the news: Trump touted Pulte's "deep experience managing the most sensitive matters in America, the safety and soundness of the Markets…
The story
President Trump tapped Bill Pulte, his unusually prominent Federal Housing Finance Agency director, as the new acting director of national intelligence.
The big picture: Pulte, a former private equity CEO, will split time between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and a massively important position for the country's national security — an extraordinary dynamic even against the backdrop of other officials wearing multiple hats.
- An unlikely strongman of Trump's campaign of political combat, Pulte built a MAGA name for himself laying the groundwork for accusations of fraud against multiple Trump foes.
- He also emerged as an integral figure in the president's squeeze on the Federal Reserve.
Driving the news: Trump touted Pulte's "deep experience managing the most sensitive matters in America, the safety and soundness of the Markets, and over 10 Trillion Dollars at Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac" in a Tuesday post naming him as the new acting director.
- Former Director Tulsi Gabbard announced she'd depart the administration last month.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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- Electronic Frontier FoundationEFF Joins Call for FTC to Drop Its Disastrous AI Policy Proposal23 days ago
- Google NewsDNI to begin transition from Pulte to Clayton on Monday - Politico26 days ago
- AxiosTrump won't back FISA renewal without his SAVE America Act voting bill2 months ago
- APTrump tried to block state AI regulations, but some states are forging ahead2 months ago
- Washington ExaminerSen. James Lankford joins bipartisan chorus of doubt against Trump DNI pick Bill Pulte3 months ago
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