US President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, a close ally with no national security experience, as the acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) following Tulsi Gabbard's resignation. Gabbard stepped down to support her husband, who is battling a rare form of bone cancer. Pulte, who previously led the Federal Housing Finance Agency, will coordinate the work of the US's 18 intelligence agencies and produce the president's daily intelligence briefings. His lack of experience in national security raises concerns, especially since Gabbard's resignation came amid speculation she was sidelined during discussions of military actions against Venezuela and Iran. Pulte is a known Trump loyalist, having led investigations against several Democratic figures accused of targeting Trump legally. His views on critical issues like the Russia-Ukraine conflict remain unclear, further adding to the uncertainty surrounding his new role.