Trump Appoints Bill Pulte as Acting Intelligence Chief Following Gabbard’s Resignation

Business Standard reports President Donald Trump has named Bill Pulte as the acting head of the intelligence community. The appointment comes after the resignation of former intelligence chief Gabbard. Pulte, a longtime senior official, will assume interim responsibilities overseeing intelligence agencies. The move aims to ensure continuity of national security operations amid the leadership change. Officials indicated that Pulte will coordinate ongoing investigations and intelligence assessments. The administration has not announced a permanent replacement yet. Congressional oversight committees are expected to review the transition. Observers will monitor how the temporary leadership impacts policy and intelligence priorities.