Donald Trump appoints Bill Pulte as acting intelligence director while he retains housing roles

Pulte will also continue to oversee federal housing and mortgage policies, including his roles at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Pulte, 38, replaces Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned in late May. Trump stated on Truth Social that Pulte possesses "deep experience managing the most sensitive matters in America, the safety and soundness of the Markets."

Pulte is known as an outspoken ally of President Trump and has been described by some US media as the president's "attack dog." He has publicly attacked Trump's political opponents, including accusing Democratic Senator Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Letitia James of falsifying mortgage application documents. The Wall Street Journal reported an internal complaint at Fannie Mae alleging Pulte improperly accessed the mortgage records of James and other Democratic officials.

Pulte has also championed a mortgage fraud case against US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. He has polarized many, even within Trump's circle, due to his aggressive political actions, which include firing internal ethics watchdogs investigating his allies, characterizing these actions as ending diversity, equity, and inclusion policies at Fannie Mae. Pulte has also proposed a 50-year mortgage in the United States.

Reports indicate he has had disagreements with his family over the PulteGroup company and