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Trump Names Real-Estate Heir Acting DNI, Raising Security Concerns

6/2/2026

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President Donald Trump appointed William J. Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence.
William J. Pulte, a 38-year-old PulteGroup heir, will retain his roles at the Federal Housing Finance Agency and at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner warned the move could increase Americans’ vulnerability to terrorist attacks.
Former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard resigned last month, after which President Donald Trump selected another non-intelligence figure.

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President Donald Trump appointed William J. Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence.
William J. Pulte, a 38-year-old PulteGroup heir, will retain his roles at the Federal Housing Finance Agency and at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner warned the move could increase Americans’ vulnerability to terrorist attacks.
Former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard resigned last month, after which President Donald Trump selected another non-intelligence figure.