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Trump Names Anti-Intellectual Housing Official to Lead National Intelligence Agency
President Donald Trump has named housing official Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, despite controversy surrounding his role in Trump's retribution campaign.
President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, a controversial housing official who has been central to the President's retribution campaign, as the acting director of national intelligence. The move has raised concerns over Pulte's qualifications and fitness for the role. As acting director, Pulte will oversee the country's intelligence agencies and play a key role in shaping its foreign policy and national security strategies. Pulte's appointment is seen as part of Trump's ongoing efforts to reshape the US intelligence community in his image.
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