UMVA has learned that a sudden shake-up has occurred in the US intelligence community, with Pulte taking on the role of Acting Director of National Intelligence as of last Friday.
The move comes as a surprise, given the earlier nomination of Jay Clayton, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, to serve as Director of National Intelligence. However, it appears that Clayton's confirmation has been put on hold.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the delay in Clayton's confirmation is directly linked to the need to confirm his replacement for US Attorney for the Southern District of New York. This temporary reprieve has created an opportunity for Pulte to assert his authority.
With Clayton's confirmation on hold, Pulte is now poised to make significant changes within the intelligence community. Sources have confirmed to UMVA that this delay will allow Pulte to carry out a series of mass firings, potentially reshaping the organization in a profound way.