US acting spy chief Bill Pulte seeks to fire hundreds of staff, seeks full employee list: Report
Trump had previously said that Pulte would start his job on Friday.
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Trump had previously said that Pulte would start his job on Friday. Trump said Pulte’s first day on the job would be June 19, but he showed up a day early, according to CNN. Tulsi Gabbard, the outgoing DNI, initially planned to leave her post on 30 June, but Trump shortened her tenure to Friday.
Furthermore, The 38-year-old, who has zero national security, intelligence or law enforcement experience, is replacing outgoing DNI Tulsi Gabbard as acting director until the role is permanently filled. With President Donald Trump halting his nomination of U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte is set to take on the role. Bill Pulte’s moves are the latest sign he will be an aggressive attack dog for Trump in the new job.
In addition, But Trump abruptly called off on Wednesday a Senate confirmation hearing for Clayton and directed him not to appear in front of Senate lawmakers. Pulte has reportedly asked about the use of a plane numerous times, and wants to know his schedule so he can travel between D.C., Florida, and Chicago, as he splits his time between three places.
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Trump had previously said that Pulte would start his job on Friday.
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Trump said Pulte’s first day on the job would be June 19, but he showed up a day early, according to CNN.
according to The Daily BeastTulsi Gabbard, the outgoing DNI, initially planned to leave her post on 30 June, but Trump shortened her tenure to Friday.
according to The Guardian — US NewsThe 38-year-old, who has zero national security, intelligence or law enforcement experience, is replacing outgoing DNI Tulsi Gabbard as acting director until the role is permanently filled.
according to The Daily BeastWith President Donald Trump halting his nomination of U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte is set to take on the role.
according to CNBC Top NewsBill Pulte’s moves are the latest sign he will be an aggressive attack dog for Trump in the new job
according to The Independent — WorldBut Trump abruptly called off on Wednesday a Senate confirmation hearing for Clayton and directed him not to appear in front of Senate lawmakers.
according to The Guardian — US NewsPulte has reportedly asked about the use of a plane numerous times, and wants to know his schedule so he can travel between D.C., Florida, and Chicago, as he splits his time between three places.
according to The New RepublicPulte had used his previous position as head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as well as the finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to pursue mortgage-related criminal charges against Democrats and others who opposed Trump’s agenda.
according to The New RepublicTrump’s acting Intel chief asked for list of every employee to see who to fire, report says.
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Trump had previously said that Pulte would start his job on Friday.
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