On the recordJune 7, 2026
He doesn't have an iota of national security experience, and the president is putting him in this most sensitive of roles.
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Discussing Bill Pulte's appointment as Director of National Intelligence.
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Jun 11, 2026
I’ve known and respected Jay Clayton for decades. His intelligence, temperament and deep commitment to public service will make him a terrific DNI. Had this nomination been made a week ago, lots of pain might have been avoided.
Jun 12, 2026
Bill Pulte doesn’t get one day with this authority, because we know he’ll abuse it.
Jun 11, 2026
Very sadly, I think we’re going to test this untested question about whether the program can run on a judicial certification alone.
Jun 7, 2026
The only right answer here... is that the President says, you know, 'oops, that was a mistake,' and pulls the Bill Pulte appointment.
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