U.S. acting spy chief announces new round of staff reductions
Bill Pulte has no prior national security experience, causing Donald Trump to face a political backlash after the Republican leader’s loyalist was picked to fill the role temporarily
· 8/19/2026, 5:05:03 AM· 2 min read
Bill Pulte has no prior national security experience, causing Donald Trump to face a political backlash after the Republican leader’s loyalist was picked to fill the role temporarily
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