Trump Backs Bill Pulte as Acting Intelligence Chief
Trump wants Bill Pulte to cut ODNI staff as he takes over, drawing bipartisan criticism over his lack of intelligence experience.
- On Wednesday, United States President Donald Trump directed Acting Director of National Intelligence nominee Bill Pulte to execute an "immediate and needed downsizing" of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence upon taking office June 19th.
- Former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard previously reduced the agency workforce by about 40%, a move ODNI spokeswoman Olivia Coleman said saved "nearly $1 billion" while increasing efficiency.
- Managers have instructed staff to expect extensive cuts in the coming months, with some employees advised to seek employment elsewhere as the agency shrinks from a workforce that previously exceeded 1,000 people.
- Congress members, including Democrat Mark Warner, have decried Pulte as "grossly unqualified," warning his appointment complicates efforts to renew the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act , which expires Friday.
- Amid the criticism, President Trump defended his choice Wednesday, stating he is searching for a permanent nominee with national security experience while criticizing Democrats for using national security as a political hostage.
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Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. President Trump has directed his acting intelligence chief to immediately downsize the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Some shit you should know before you dig …
Bill Pulte will take office as interim director of U.S. intelligence on June 19.
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Trump Orders Acting DNI Bill Pulte To Downsize Intelligence Agency
President Donald Trump said Bill Pulte will temporarily lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and move staff back to their home agencies ... The post Trump Orders Acting DNI Bill Pulte To Downsize Intelligence Agency first appeared on [your]NEWS.
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