Washington DC, June 2 -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the appointment of William J Pulte (Bill Pulte), currently the Director of the US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and Chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as the Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) after the former DNI Tulsi Gabbard submitted her resignation last month.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Pulte would take charge of the intelligence post following the exit of Gabbard from the position while continuing in his existing roles at the FHFA and as Chairman of the two major US housing finance institutions.

Donald Trump said Pulte brings extensive experience in managing sensitive financial and national responsibilities.

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