Bill Pulte assumes role of US acting director of national intelligence
Bill Pulte became the acting director of national intelligence on Friday, following a standoff between Donald Trump and lawmakers. Pulte, lacking intelligence experience, has faced criticism for politically motivated investigations against Trump's opponents. His appointment allows Trump to maintain influence over the intelligence community amidst ongoing election conspiracy claims.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 13:13 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 13:30 UTC
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