Trump appoints housing finance chief Bill Pulte as acting DNI, despite no intelligence experience

President Donald Trump announced a new acting director for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The appointment named Bill Pulte, who currently heads the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Pulte is described as a loyal supporter of Trump within the administration. In his new role, he will oversee the United States' intelligence agencies. The administration noted no prior intelligence experience for Pulte. Critics have highlighted the lack of a background in national security or intelligence. The move follows a series of high‑profile staffing changes in the Trump administration. Observers will watch how the intelligence community adapts to leadership by a non‑intelligence official.