Trump claims Bill Pulte will investigate ‘rigged elections’ in temporary intelligence role President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence, suggesting Pulte will investigate alleged ‘rigged elections.’ Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is a loyalist with no prior intelligence experience. The selection has drawn bipartisan criticism, with senators questioning Pulte’s qualifications and Trump’s motivations.

• Donald Trump has named Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence.
• Trump suggested Pulte will investigate ‘rigged elections’ during his temporary role.
• Pulte is the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and a staunch Trump loyalist.
• Pulte lacks national intelligence experience.
• The appointment has faced bipartisan criticism from senators like John Thune, Mitch McConnell, and Mark Warner.
• Trump has also made unsubstantiated claims about Democrats cheating in California primaries.