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Trump names real estate scion Bill Pulte acting Director of National Intelligence

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President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and grandson of a major homebuilder founder, as the acting director of national intelligence. Pulte, known for his loyalty to Trump and combative social media presence, will replace Tulsi Gabbard in this key national security role. His appointment prioritizes loyalty over traditional intelligence experience, raising questions about his qualifications for the position. AI

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Trump names real estate scion Bill Pulte acting Director of National Intelligence

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Josh Boak ·

    Trump replaces Gabbard with housing chief Bill Pulte, grandson of the founder of one of the country’s largest homebuilders

    Pulte is a loyal support of Trump and has publicly criticized then-Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting the central bank's interest rates.

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