Trump Says Bill Pulte Won’t Be Permanent National Intelligence Director—After Immense Blowback

BreakingBusinessTrump Says Bill Pulte Won’t Be Permanent National Intelligence Director—After Immense BlowbackByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff. Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Follow AuthorJun 04, 2026, 04:31pm EDTToplineBill Pulte, the acting director of national intelligence, will not permanently remain in the position, President Donald Trump told reporters Thursday, following a wave of bipartisan blowback over the pick, who critics said could weaponize the position.William Pulte, nominee to be director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagesKey Facts“It’s not a permanent, he’s not going to be permanent, because you know, I don’t think he’d want to be permanent,” Trump said, noting interviews were being held for the director of national intelligence job.Trump said Pulte is “somebody just to take it over for a little while.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video