Many of the president's stalwart allies won't defend his choice of Bill Pulte as director of national intelligence
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Many of the president's stalwart allies won't defend his choice of Bill Pulte as director of national intelligence
Published
June 3, 2026 10:30AM (EDT)
Bill Pulte was named by President Donald Trump as acting director of national intelligence — and with no expertise or experience (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
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