Senate Republican casts doubt on Pulte as long-term DNI pick

Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) has questioned President Donald Trump's decision to appoint Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence. Appearing on Fox News, Lankford stated that Pulte is not qualified for the long-term position due to a lack of experience in national security. This critique joins a growing bipartisan chorus of doubt regarding the appointment, emphasizing that the nation's top intelligence post requires a leader with deep expertise.