politics
Cassidy: Pulte not 'competent' for intelligence director role
Intelligence community veterans have warned that Pulte is ill-prepared for the job and could target Trump's foes in the role.
TL;DR
- Senator Bill Cassidy believes Bill Pulte is not competent to serve as acting director of national intelligence.
- Cassidy cited Pulte's lack of military and intelligence background and uncertainty about his security clearance.
- Intelligence community veterans warned Pulte is ill-prepared and could use the position against Trump's domestic opponents.
- Concerns were raised about acting appointments potentially becoming permanent, similar to Julie Su's role as acting labor secretary.
- Senator John Cornyn also expressed doubts about Pulte's qualifications.