Washington, June 10 -- US President Donald Trump has announced that Bill Pulte will assume the role of Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) starting June 19, whilst concurrently maintaining his leadership position at the country's primary housing regulatory body.

In a post on Truth Social, the President stated, "William Pulte, who is working closely with Tulsi Gabbard, will be taking over as Acting Director of National Intelligence on Friday, June 19." Trump further noted that Pulte is set to retain his roles as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Chairman of mortgage finance behemoths Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

According to US legislation, an acting DNI is permitted to occupy the office for a maximum of 210 da...