Trump announces pick for acting director of national intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard resignation

President Trump announced Tuesday he has named Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte acting director of national intelligence, replacing the departing Tulsi Gabbard.

“William has 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, a substantial increase from where it was just 12 months ago,” Trump wrote on Truth Social in revealing the surprise pick.

“During this period, he will remain Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Chairman of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac. Congratulations to Director Pulte!”

Pulte, the founder of Twitter Philanthropy, CEO of Pulte Capital and the grandson of homebuilding and real estate mogul William J. Pulte, would need to be confirmed by the Senate if nominated to take over for Gabbard on a permanent basis.

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