Acting Director of National Intelligence William Pulte Announces Fifth Wave of Staff Reductions to Streamline the Agency
Acting Director of National Intelligence William Pulte announced a fifth wave of office downsizing, targeting an approximately 30% staff reduction from previous weeks. The administration announced that William Pulte took over the role last month following the departure of Tulsi Gabbard. President Trump stated that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence was previously too large and requested that William Pulte begin the process of downsizing the agency. The administration announced that William Pulte is focused on making the intelligence community more efficient by removing redundant personnel and returning staff to their home agencies. Senator Tom Cotton noted that William Pulte agreed that the agency needs to return to its original scope and mission. The Senate is scheduled to vote on the confirmation of Jay Clayton as the permanent Director of National Intelligence on Tuesday night.