President Trump named the billionaire businessman as acting Director of National Intelligence on Wednesday. The interim role is expected to last a few weeks. Trump instructed Pulte to push for rapid declassification of a wide array of documents.
Major outlets note, the order covers nearly all materials ready for review. Some news organizations highlighted the possibility for large-scale declassification in the coming days. The appointment is temporary, as confirmed by multiple sources. The move seeks to release classified files quickly under new leadership.
Pulte will lead the national intelligence community during this transitional period. The administration indicated the directive applies to nearly all file ready for public viewing. This action follows ongoing discussions on government transparency and similar releases.