Let's look at some career highlights of Bill Pulte, Grampy's shiny new Acting Director of National Intelligence [View all]

[Miles Archer]

Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump · June 2, 2026, 9:06 AM

I am appointing the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Chairman of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, William J. Pulte, to serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence. William has deep experience managing the most sensitive matters in America, the safety and soundness of the Markets, and over 10 Trillion Dollars at Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, a substantial increase from where it was just 12 months ago. During this period, he will remain Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Chairman of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac. Congratulations to Director Pulte! President DONALD J. TRUMP

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The William Pulte controversy centers on his actions as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and his subsequent appointment as Acting Director of National Intelligence. He has faced severe backlash, ethics probes, and lawsuits for using his agency position to investigate the private mortgage records of political opponents.

Key elements of the controversy include:

Targeting Political Figures: Pulte sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department alleging mortgage fraud by President Trump's critics, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, Sen. Adam Schiff, and former Fed Governor Lisa Cook, who was controversially dismissed.Privacy and Legal Backlash: Pulte's access to and publication of private mortgage data led to a lawsuit from Rep. Eric Swalwell alleging violations of the 1974 Privacy Act. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) also launched an investigation into whether Pulte improperly accessed this information.

Ethics Probes and Firings:

Internal Fannie Mae ethics staff launched an inquiry into Pulte's data-gathering methods. This subsequently resulted in the firing of several whistleblowers, investigators, and the chief ethics officer, though Pulte claimed these layoffs were part of broader DEI cuts.

Unresolved Charity and Tax Questions:

Democratic senators have demanded answers regarding "Team Pulte Inc.," his nonprofit microdonation platform. They are investigating 2023 tax filings that suggest the charity may have funneled tens of thousands of dollars to corporate entities linked to Trump's legal defense.

National Intelligence Appointment:

President Trump elevated Pulte to Acting Director of National Intelligence, a move that drew immediate controversy due to his polarization, his past criminal referrals targeting the president's adversaries, and his concurrent retention of his housing and financial agency roles