Trump rules out Pulte as permanent director of national intelligence
President Trump has clarified that Bill Pulte’s role as acting director of national intelligence is temporary. The administration is currently interviewing candidates for the permanent, Senate-confirmed position.
Why it matters
This clarifies the leadership status of a critical national security position amid political scrutiny.
President Donald Trump says Bill Pulte’s appointment as acting director of national intelligence would only be temporary, praising him as “a very smart guy” while saying the White House is actively interviewing candidates for the Senate-confirmed role.
The article reports on administrative staffing updates using standard wire service reporting.
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