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McConnell warns about Pulte’s lack of experience to serve as Director of National Intelligence

The Hill · Jun 3, 2026, 5:42 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) warned on Wednesday that any person tapped to serve as director of national intelligence (DNI) must have “extensive national security experience,” sending a pointed message to President Trump after he tapped Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte for the nati

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McConnell warns about Pulte’s lack of experience to serve as Director of National Intelligence

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