Trump Taps Bill Pulte As Acting Director Of National Intelligence—Third Appointee In Weeks

BreakingBusinessTrump Taps Bill Pulte As Acting Director Of National Intelligence—Third Appointee In WeeksBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJun 02, 2026, 09:40am EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump announced Tuesday he’s appointing Bill Pulte, chair of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, as acting director of national intelligence, his second replacement for the role less than two weeks after Tulsi Gabbard resigned. Bill Pulte, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, speaks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2026. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesKey FactsPulte will continue serving as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency while heading the ODNI, Trump said.Pulte is Trump’s second replacement for Gabbard after he initially appointed Deputy Director of National Intelligence Aaron Lukas to fill her role. This is a developing story and will be updated.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video