President Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Bill Pulte, the current Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as the acting Director of National Intelligence. This decision follows the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard, who stepped down to support her husband during his battle with cancer.

Gabbard’s Resignation

Tulsi Gabbard, a veteran and former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii, resigned from her position as Director of National Intelligence to focus on her family as her husband faces a serious health challenge. Gabbard, known for her opposition to foreign wars, has been a significant figure in the intelligence community, leading the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) for the past year and a half. Her departure comes amidst President Trump’s deliberations on military actions against Iran.

Pulte’s New Role

Bill Pulte, who also serves as the chair of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, will temporarily take over Gabbard’s responsibilities. President Trump praised Pulte’s experience in managing sensitive financial matters, citing his role in overseeing over $10 trillion at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Despite his new role, Pulte will maintain his current positions within the housing finance sector.

While Pulte’s expertise in national security is not well-documented, he has been a close associate of President Trump, often accompanying him on Air Force One. If nominated for a permanent position, Pulte would require Senate confirmation.

Original reporting: WPBF (Treasure Coast / Hearst) — read the source article.