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'Political hack': Retired CIA officer on Bill Pulte as acting DNI
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June 3, 2026
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1:25Now PlayingPresident Donald Trump has installed Bill Pulte, leader of the Federal Housing Agency, as acting Director of National Intelligence following the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard. In his acting role, Pulte will not have to face Senators for a confirmation hearing, which might give him more freedom to pursue Trump's false claims about the 2020 election. Retired CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos blasts the decision, calling Pulte — who has no known intelligence, defense or national security experience — a "preposterous appointment" and a "political hack."
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