President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, the federal housing finance director, as the acting director of national intelligence (DNI), following Tulsi Gabbard's resignation. Gabbard stepped down to support her husband during his cancer treatment, expressing her gratitude for the opportunity to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). Trump announced Pulte's appointment via his Truth Social platform, highlighting Pulte's extensive experience in managing significant financial assets, including over $10 trillion at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, where he also serves as chair. While Pulte is expected to retain his current roles, his selection raises concerns about his lack of experience in intelligence and national security matters. Trump's decision to appoint Pulte, a vocal critic of political adversaries, reflects his tendency to prioritize loyalty over traditional qualifications for such sensitive positions. A formal nomination would require Senate confirmation for Pulte to assume the DNI role permanently.