House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) sharply criticized President Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence (DNI), emphasizing that Pulte’s lack of security experience could jeopardize national security and complicate bipartisan efforts to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) by the June 12 deadline. Jeffries labeled Pulte as 'deeply unserious, deeply dangerous, and deeply unqualified,' questioning his qualifications for such a critical position. Pulte, currently the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and a loyal supporter of Trump, has previously accused political adversaries of mortgage fraud. His appointment has raised concerns even among Republicans, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune stressing the need for professionalism in the DNI role. Despite the backlash, Pulte’s appointment does not require Senate confirmation, and Trump has not indicated any plans to formally nominate him for the position. Jeffries argued that Pulte's elevation could undermine the already fragile negotiations surrounding FISA, which has faced bipartisan criticism for privacy concerns regarding U.S. citizens.