TOI World6/24/2026Politics2 min readIndia
Acting DNI Bill Pulte Fires 6 Political Appointees, Removes Dozens of Career Officials
Moves are part of Trump's mandate to downsize the Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Quick Look
- Acting DNI Bill Pulte, appointed by President Trump, has fired 6 political appointees from former Director Tulsi Gabbard's team and reassigned 45 career intelligence officials back to their home agencies, citing a mandate to drastically reduce the ODNI.
- The moves, which may precede additional firings, have raised concerns among lawmakers about national security risks.
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Why It Matters
The ODNI has faced criticism from some in the MAGA right regarding 'deep state' concerns.
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Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte has fired six political appointees put in place by former Director Tulsi Gabbard and removed dozens of career intelligence officials from their roles, according to four sources familiar with the moves. [...] End of Article
What to Watch
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Additional firings within the next weeks
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Full extent of future firings
- Impact on national security
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