Trump says Bill Pulte won’t be director of national intelligence permanently President Trump stated that Bill Pulte, his controversial choice for acting director of national intelligence, will not be nominated for the permanent position. The administration is currently interviewing other candidates for the long-term role. Trump suggested Pulte might uncover information about ‘rigged elections’ during his tenure.

• President Trump announced that Bill Pulte will not be permanently nominated as Director of National Intelligence.
• The administration is interviewing candidates for the long-term DNI position.
• Trump suggested Pulte may investigate ‘rigged elections’ during his acting tenure.
• Pulte’s lack of national security experience and past actions as head of the FHFA have drawn criticism.
• Democrats threaten to block surveillance power extensions if Pulte oversees intelligence agencies.
• Trump defended Pulte’s qualifications, citing his intelligence and past performance at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
• Outgoing DNI Tulsi Gabbard’s attendance at an FBI search of an election center in Georgia has also raised concerns.
• Gabbard’s spokesperson stated she attended the search at the request of President Trump and then-Attorney General Pam Bondi.