Trump urges new spy chief to fire employees
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged his new acting Director of National Intelligence, Bill Pulte, to reduce the number of employees within the intelligence community. The appointment and the directive have drawn criticism from Democrats due to Pulte's lack of intelligence experience and history of political partisanship.
Why it matters
The directive signals a potential major restructuring of U.S. intelligence agencies, raising concerns about institutional stability and political influence over national security.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday (June 5, 2026) he wants his incoming acting spy chief to start firing employees, deepening the controversy over the appointment of a man with no previous intelligence experience.
The article emphasizes the controversy surrounding the appointment and highlights Democratic opposition to the move.
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