Trump says Pulte won’t be his nominee for director of national intelligence
Trump said Pulte lacks the national-security background senators want for Senate confirmation and said other candidates are under consideration.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced that federal housing finance regulator Bill Pulte will not be his permanent director of national intelligence, stating he is currently interviewing other candidates for the post.
- Bipartisan concern from lawmakers on Capitol Hill regarding Pulte's lack of national security experience prompted the decision, with senators including John Thune, Thom Tillis, Bill Cassidy, and John Cornyn cautioning the role requires professionals.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent previously threatened to fight the nomination in September 2025, revealing internal friction; Pulte also faced criticism for pitching a controversial 50-year mortgage and pursuing alleged fraud cases against political rivals.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated the role shouldn't be "weaponized" and should be led by "professionals," though Trump described Pulte as a person of "high integrity" and a close associate despite the opposition.
- Following the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard last month due to her husband's health, the administration now seeks a nominee capable of navigating Senate confirmation for the 18-agency intelligence role.
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Trump backs down on Bill Pulte after bipartisan Senate revolt
President Donald Trump said Thursday that federal housing finance regulator Bill Pulte, his pick for acting director of national intelligence, would not be his “permanent” choice for the critical security post. The Republican president’s disclosure that he was ruling out installing Pulte in the position full-time came after bipartisan pushback on Capitol Hill in recent days over Pulte’s lack of national security experience. The position requires…
Trump says Pulte won't be permanent; CNN reports he lacked security clearance
President Donald Trump says that Bill Pulte will not be his permanent choice to lead the nation's intelligence agencies, as new reporting raises fresh questions about the qualifications of the acting director of national intelligence. Trump told reporters Thursday that Pulte's appointment is temporary and that he does not expect him to remain in the job permanently. "It's an acting position," Trump told reporters. "He's not going to be permanent…
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President Donald Trump said Thursday that federal housing finance regulator Bill Pulte, his pick for acting director of national intelligence, would not be his “permanent” choice for the critical security post. The Republican president’s disclosure that he was ruling out installing Pulte in the position full-time came after bipartisan pushback on Capitol Hill in recent days over Pulte’s lack of national security experience. The position requires…
Acting Intelligence Chief Pulte Won’t Get the Permanent Position, Trump Says
President Donald Trump said Thursday that William Pulte, his choice for acting director of national intelligence, will not receive the permanent job, calling the housing regulator’s role temporary and noting that the administration is currently interviewing candidates for the top intelligence post, with an appointment expected soon. “It’s an acting position,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “It’s not permanent. I don’t think he’d want t…
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