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What Exactly is Bill Pulte’s New Job as Acting Director of National Intelligence?
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- Executive Functions Chat
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- Jun 2, 2026
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- 1400
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Summary
Following President Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte to serve as acting director of national intelligence, Bob Bauer asks Avril Haines, who held the position during the Biden administration, to explain the history behind the establishment of the Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the role of the director as leader of the intelligence community. They also discuss why the law requires nominees for the director to have “extensive national security experience” when there is no such requirement for the director of the CIA; the significance of ODNI appointments for U.S. cooperation with allies on intelligence intelligence gathering and collaboration; and the importance of the position in congressional oversight of the intelligence community. Get full access to Executive Functions at www.execfunctions.org/subscribe