Bill Pulte's selection as acting director of national intelligence has drawn criticism from even Republicans over his lack of relevant experience.
But it's not necessarily an unusual choice for Trump, who values loyalty over expertise.
See how Pulte stacks up against some of Trump's other picks with questionable qualifications.
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President Donald Trump appears to have chosen one of his diciest Cabinet picks yet, with the elevation of 38-year-old Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte to the job of acting director of national intelligence.










