UMVA has learned that in a shocking move, U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte as his new acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard in the role.
Pulte, a successful businessman turned Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) director, has raised eyebrows with his appointment due to his lack of experience in national intelligence. However, his loyalty to Trump and track record of supporting the president's agenda against perceived enemies have made him a trusted figure in the administration.
Trump took to his social media site to praise Pulte, highlighting his "deep experience managing the most sensitive matters in America, the safety and soundness of the Markets, and over 10 Trillion Dollars at Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac." Pulte will continue to lead the FHFA while serving as acting director of national intelligence, a dual role that will grant him significant influence and access to sensitive information.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that Pulte has been a driving force behind several high-profile cases, using his position at the FHFA to push the Justice Department to investigate Trump’s perceived enemies, including New York State Attorney General Letitia James, Rep. Eric Swallwell, Sen. Adam Schiff, and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. These moves have sparked accusations of Trump politicizing the justice system to punish his opponents.
The appointment has sparked outrage among Democrats, with Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, condemning the move as a clear attempt to install a loyalist who will prioritize revenge over national security. "This appointment speaks volumes about what this president expects from the nation’s top intelligence official," Warner said.
As acting director of national intelligence, Pulte will now have access to a vast array of classified information and increased power to refer cases to the Justice Department for prosecution. This development has raised concerns about the potential for further politicization of the intelligence community and the use of government authority to target political opponents.
