Trump: William Pulte to replace Tulsi Gabbard as acting DNI

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1. Military.com

   Who Could Replace Tulsi Gabbard as Next Director of National Intelligence? ↗ (opens Military.com)

   Published Jun 1, 2026

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   Trump named Aaron Lukas as acting DNI after Gabbard’s resignation last week.

2. UPI

   Trump: William Pulte to replace Tulsi Gabbard as acting DNI ↗ (opens UPI)

   Published Jun 1, 2026

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   President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Bill Pulte of the FHFA will replace Tulsi Gabbard as acting director of national intelligence.

3. NBC News

   Trump names Bill Pulte acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard ↗ (opens NBC News)

   Published Jun 1, 2026

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   President Donald Trump has named Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, succeeding Tulsi Gabbard who recently announced she plans to resign the role at the end of June.

4. Townhall

   Here's Who Trump Picked As Tulsi Gabbard's Acting Successor ↗ (opens Townhall)

   Published Jun 1, 2026

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   Trump appoints Bill Pulte as Tulsi Gabbard's acting successor amid her resignation.

5. The Daily Signal

   Trump Appoints Unexpected Successor for Tulsi Gabbard ↗ (opens The Daily Signal)

   Published Jun 1, 2026

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   President Donald Trump announces that Bill Pulte will serve as acting director of national intelligence following the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard.

6. Forbes

   Trump Replaces Tulsi Gabbard As Director Of National Intelligence—Again—With Bill Pulte ↗ (opens Forbes)

   Published Jun 1, 2026

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   Gabbard resigned on May 22.

7. Blaze Media

   Trump names new director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard ↗ (opens Blaze Media)

   Published Jun 1, 2026

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   Democrats are afraid he'll use the office to target Trump's political enemies.