Krishnamoorthi Slams Trump Appointment of Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence

WASHINGTON - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after President Trump named Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence:

"President Trump's decision to name Bill Pulte, a housing finance official with no national security experience, as Acting Director of National Intelligence puts political loyalty ahead of national security while our country is at war. At a moment of growing threats around the world, America needs experienced intelligence leadership, not political loyalty tests. Mr. Pulte's record in government has centered on investigations targeting the President's political enemies, efforts that crumbled when they faced legal scrutiny. Americans need intelligence leadership focused on protecting our nation, not pursuing President Trump's political revenge tour."