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Acting Intel Chief Bill Pulte Purges Officials, Sparks Security Alarm

7/4/2026

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Acting National Intelligence Director Bill Pulte dismissed several national security officials on Friday.
Legal analyst Barbara McQuade warned that the sudden purge threatens national security.
Bill Pulte, appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump, has no military or intelligence background.
Bill Pulte replaced outgoing director Tulsi Gabbard as the agency’s head.

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Acting National Intelligence Director Bill Pulte dismissed several national security officials on Friday.
Legal analyst Barbara McQuade warned that the sudden purge threatens national security.
Bill Pulte, appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump, has no military or intelligence background.
Bill Pulte replaced outgoing director Tulsi Gabbard as the agency’s head.