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Trump says he is seeking permanent intelligence chief with security experience

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FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as he boards Air Force One, after attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, U.S., June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as he boards Air Force One, after attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, U.S., June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo Nathan Howard Reuters

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he was looking for a permanent nominee who has experience in national security to head the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

Trump, in a post on Truth Social, added that he had asked Bill Pulte, whom he has named as the acting director effective June 19, to immediately downsize the office and revert staff to their home agencies.

(Reporting by Daphne Psaledakis; Editing by Ryan Patrick Jones)

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This story was originally published June 10, 2026 at 8:16 AM.

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