President Donald Trump announced that Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte will serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence following the departure of Tulsi Gabbard. Trump said Pulte will continue leading the FHFA while also remaining chairman of Fannie Mae ($FNMAS) and Freddie Mac ($FMCC), adding the intelligence role to his existing responsibilities.
- Trump announced the appointment in a Truth Social post on June 2.
- Pulte currently serves as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
- Trump cited Pulte's oversight of more than $10 trillion in housing finance assets as a qualification for the role.
- Pulte will serve as acting DNI while retaining his FHFA and housing-finance leadership positions.
- The appointment follows Tulsi Gabbard's decision to step down as Director of National Intelligence.
Relevant Companies
- Fannie Mae ($FNMAS) — Pulte will continue serving as chairman while taking on additional federal responsibilities.
- Freddie Mac ($FMCC) — The mortgage finance company remains under Pulte's leadership as chairman.
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
