Trump appoints housing finance chief Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence
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Summary
President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. The appointment has drawn criticism from Democrats who argue Pulte lacks national security experience. Pulte, a real estate scion who also chairs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, will retain his other positions while serving in the intelligence role. Trump announced the move on social media, praising Pulte's experience managing market safety and soundness.
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· 3 pulledTrump said Pulte has 'deep experience' managing the 'safety and soundness of the Markets.'
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts says Pulte has been 'abusing his authority' as the housing finance director and asks, 'What could go wrong?'
Democrats are criticizing President Donald Trump's selection of federal housing finance Director Bill Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence, saying Pulte lacks necessary national security experience.
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