# What to know about Trumps controversial pick of Bill Pulte for acting spy chief

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Podcast: [Today Magz](https://stenobird.com/podcast/today-magz-7485026)
Published: 2026-06-04T02:41:21+00:00
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## Resource

President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, the current head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), as the new acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI). The appointment has sparked immediate controversy due to Pulte's complete lack of intelligence background and his history of targeting Trump's political opponents. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

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