On the recordJune 8, 2026
You just could not have come up with worse timing for what is probably the worst appointment into the intelligence community that I've ever seen.
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cbsnews.comYou just could not have come up with worse timing for what is probably the worst appointment into the intelligence community that I've ever seen.
Discussing the timing of Pulte's appointment.
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