The announcement comes amid furious backlash towards interim DNI Bill Pulte, who lacks any intelligence experience and comes from the housing sector.

The announcement follows Trump's decision to nominate an ally and political attack dog to serve as acting director. The pick sparked a backlash that doomed efforts to renew a key…

Pulte took over for Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday.

Bill Pulte, a top housing official, is serving as the interim director of national intelligence.