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Who is Bill Pulte, Trump’s pick for acting spy chief?

Season 2026 Episode 113 | 4m 31s

Trump on Tuesday named Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte, a loyal Trump ally who has frequently targeted the president’s opponents, has no background in intelligence. The selection drew swift criticism from Democrats, while the Senate’s top Republican also raised concerns. Liz Landers has the latest.

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