Trump Announces Pulte Will Take over as Acting Director of National Intelligence on June 19
Critics say the job requires nonpartisan expertise to coordinate 17 agencies and brief the president, not political loyalty.
- President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, replacing outgoing DNI Tulsi Gabbard, who departs at the end of June. Pulte currently runs the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
- The DNI position was established in 2004 by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act following the 9/11 terrorist attacks to improve communication between intelligence agencies. The role coordinates 17 agencies across the U.S. intelligence community.
- Sen John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, stated he sees "no evidence of any qualifications for that job." Some Republicans joined Democrats in expressing dismay at Pulte's appointment.
- The DNI serves as the President's principal intelligence adviser and oversees the Daily Brief, where the most crucial intelligence is presented. The role manages interagency coordination across multiple federal agencies.
- Former DNI James Clapper, who served under President Barack Obama, emphasized "integration" across agencies to improve information sharing. The position requires balancing nonpolitical dedication with aligning diverse intelligence agencies and budgets.
54 Articles
54 Articles
The Conversation
Why the director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job
President Donald Trump’s choice for acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, has proved controversial. Pulte’s lack of background in national security matters has sparked resistance from Democrats on Capitol Hill, which is not surprising. But some Republicans, too, have expressed dismay at the president’s choice, a Trump loyalist who currently runs the Federal Housing Finance Agency. “I see no evidence of any qualifications for that…
Why the director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job
by Gregory F. Treverton, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump’s choice for acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, has proved controversial. Pulte’s lack of background in national security matters has sparked resistance from Democrats on Capitol Hill, which is not surprising. But some Republicans, too, have expressed…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 49% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
