Trump Appoints Housing Regulator Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence

President Trump has named Pulte, a housing regulator, to a top intelligence role. Pulte will serve as acting director of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The appointment marks a shift from housing oversight to intelligence leadership. The move places a non‑traditional figure at the head of the intelligence community. Critics may question the nominee’s experience in national security. The acting director will oversee intelligence agencies during the transition. The appointment is temporary pending a permanent selection. Observers will watch how the change impacts intelligence operations.