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Trump Orders ODNI Shakeup, Hundreds Fired, Security Risks Warned

6/23/2026

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Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte began firing or placing on leave hundreds of Office of Director of National Intelligence employees on Monday.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he ordered Pulte to downsize the office and send staff back to home agencies.
Democrats warned the cuts could hit the National Counterterrorism Center and the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, weakening the agency’s ability to protect the public.

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Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte began firing or placing on leave hundreds of Office of Director of National Intelligence employees on Monday.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he ordered Pulte to downsize the office and send staff back to home agencies.
Democrats warned the cuts could hit the National Counterterrorism Center and the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, weakening the agency’s ability to protect the public.