Trump urges new intelligence chief Bill Pulte to cut staff, targeting former Democratic‑admin employees

President Donald Trump addressed Bill Pulte, his newly appointed intelligence director. Trump urged Pulte to slash the intelligence agency’s staff. He specifically said employees who served under former Democratic presidents should be fired. The suggestion targets personnel hired during prior administrations. No exact number of positions to be cut was disclosed. Trump did not outline a schedule for the proposed reductions. The remarks may lead the director to review current staffing. Stakeholders are likely to monitor any subsequent actions on the workforce.