Key facts
- Donald Trump stated Bill Pulte's acting intelligence director role is temporary.
- Trump described Pulte as a very smart guy.
- Trump appointed Pulte, the federal housing regulator, as acting director of national intelligence on Tuesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Bill Pulte's appointment as acting intelligence director is for the short term and not a permanent position. Trump told reporters at the White House that Pulte is a very smart guy and may be very effective for a short period. Trump had appointed Pulte, who serves as the federal housing regulator, as acting director of national intelligence on Tuesday.