Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called for legal challenges against acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Bill Pulte during an appearance on Marc Elias’s ‘Democracy Docket’ podcast. Clinton criticized Pulte’s leadership, stating that he is ‘manifestly unqualified’ for the position.
Concerns Over Election Interference
Clinton expressed concerns that Pulte’s leadership could leave the 2026 elections vulnerable to foreign interference. She suggested that career staff should limit Pulte’s access to sensitive information, saying ‘I hope there are career and even political appointees in various of the agencies that are slow-walking or refusing to share information with Pulte.’ Clinton also argued that the administration is utilizing the acting appointment to bypass formal Senate confirmation rules.
Clinton further criticized Pulte’s selection of a deputy, pointing to standard conservative challenges to the 2020 election results as a disqualifier. She labeled Pulte ‘very dangerous’ and a ‘loose cannon,’ referencing his previous tenure leading a federal mortgage agency, where he allegedly used the position to target political opponents.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.
