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New intel chief is a partisan warrior who has the president’s ear, sources say

Former intelligence officials worry Bill Pulte will have access to a trove of intelligence and seek retribution against Trump’s political enemies or to try to justify federal intrusion into upcoming elections.

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New intel chief is a partisan warrior who has the president’s ear, sources say

Former intelligence officials worry Bill Pulte will have access to a trove of intelligence and seek retribution against Trump’s political enemies or to try to justify federal intrusion into upcoming elections.

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foreignpolicy.com1 g fa

What Trump's Spy Chief Pick Signals

Bill Pulte has no intelligence experience but has proved he’ll target the U.S. president’s foes.

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malaymail.com2 g fa

Trump names ally Bill Pulte as US intelligence chief, despite no security experience

Trump appoints housing official Pulte as Director of National Intelligence without security credentials, retaining Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac roles. Appointment signals intelligence politicization; Pulte's record targeting political opponents threatens institutional checks vital to enterprise security and compliance strategies.

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theatlantic.com2 g fa

One Reason Trump Might Have Chosen His New Intelligence Chief

Bill Pulte has no national-security experience, but he does have one qualification that might appeal to the president.

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sbs.com.au2 g fa

Who is Bill Pulte, Trump's eyebrow-raising pick for US intelligence chief?

Democrats aren't the only ones criticising Donald Trump's new acting intelligence chief. Some Republicans are concerned too.

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theguardian.com2 g fa

‘Americans will be less safe’: alarm as Trump picks loyalist as intelligence chief

Trump appoints Pulte, loyalist without intelligence experience, as acting DNI after weaponizing FHFA against political opponents. Tech leaders see governance risk: intelligence prioritizes loyalty over independence, threatening cybersecurity credibility and regulatory stability.

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Timeline cronologica

1. martedì 2 giugno 2026·forbes.com
   

   ‘We Don’t Need A Weaponized DNI’: Republicans Slam Bill Pulte Pick

   Pulte has no background in national security or intelligence.

2. martedì 2 giugno 2026·npr.org
   

   Trump appoints housing official as acting director of national intelligence

   Bill Pulte has shown a willingness to go after the president's perceived enemies.

3. martedì 2 giugno 2026·newrepublic.com
   

   Trump Taps Housing Chief Behind Revenge Quests as Top Intel Official

   Trump has named Bill Pulte has acting director of national intelligence.

4. martedì 2 giugno 2026·apnews.com
   

   Trump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence

   Democrats are criticizing President Donald Trump's selection of federal housing finance Director Bill Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence, saying Pulte lacks…

5. martedì 2 giugno 2026·cnn.com
   

   Trump names controversial top housing official to be acting director of national intelligence | CNN Politics

   President Donald Trump on Tuesday named housing official Bill Pulte, who has played a leading role in stoking the president’s retribution campaign, as acting director of national…

6. martedì 2 giugno 2026·pbs.org
   

   New acting spy chief will be Bill Pulte, housing finance director who's attacked perceived Trump foes

   Pulte’s current role involves ensuring the soundness of the mortgage market, but he morphed into a megaphone who went after the Republican president’s perceived political foes.

7. martedì 2 giugno 2026·huffpost.com
   

   Trump Taps Loyalist Bill Pulte As Acting Director Of National Intelligence

   The president has tapped Bill Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence.

8. martedì 2 giugno 2026·huffpost.com
   

   Trump Puts Housing Director In Charge Of... National Intelligence?

   The president has tapped Bill Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence.

9. martedì 2 giugno 2026·huffpost.com
   

   Trump Taps 'Partisan Thug' As Acting Director Of National Intelligence

   The president has tapped Bill Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence.

10. martedì 2 giugno 2026·eu.usatoday.com
    

    Trump names Bill Pulte director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard

    President Trump named Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as his new acting director of national intelligence.

11. martedì 2 giugno 2026·cbsnews.com
    

    Trump names controversial housing official Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence

    President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard.

12. martedì 2 giugno 2026·valor.globo.com
    

    Trump nomeia aliado como diretor interino de Inteligência dos EUA

    No cargo, Bill Pulte, que não tem experiência em segurança nacional, será o responsável por comandar a ampla comunidade de inteligência do país

13. martedì 2 giugno 2026·afr.com
    

    Trump picks ally Bill Pulte as acting intelligence director

    Pulte, who will replace intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard, is a real estate businessman with little to no experience in national security.

14. martedì 2 giugno 2026·commondreams.org
    

    'This is Nuts': Critics Aghast as Trump Appoints 'Personal Henchman' as Acting DNI | Common Dreams

    President Trump appoints Bill Pulte, with no intelligence experience, as acting DNI. Critics warn of political retribution and national security risks.

15. martedì 2 giugno 2026·france24.com
    

    Trump names inexperienced ally Bill Pulte as intelligence chief

    Donald Trump appointed a loyalist with no national security experience as head of US intelligence on Tuesday, while allowing him to keep his housing and mortgage oversight roles.

16. martedì 2 giugno 2026·scmp.com
    

    Trump taps housing regulator Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief

    The close ally with no known intelligence experience will oversee 18 US agencies while keeping his current role regulating mortgage market.

17. martedì 2 giugno 2026·cbc.ca
    

    Trump appoints loyalist housing official Pulte for top intelligence role, angering Democrats | CBC News

    U.S. President Donald Trump has tapped Bill Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence, putting a real estate scion and fierce Trump loyalist in a key national security…

18. martedì 2 giugno 2026·rollcall.com
    

    Pulte pick raises concerns about DNI independence

    President Donald Trump’s pick of Bill Pulte to be the acting director of national intelligence got mixed reviews Tuesday on Capitol Hill, as some worried that the Trump ally may…

19. martedì 2 giugno 2026·businessday.co.za
    

    Trump names housing chief Pulte as acting intelligence director

    Critics question qualifications as loyalist inherits post amid global crises

20. martedì 2 giugno 2026·time.com
    

    Who Is Bill Pulte, Trump’s New Acting Director of National Intelligence?

    Pulte, a Trump ally currently serving as the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, comes into the role with no direct experience in intelligence.