Donald Trump has appointed 38-year-old Bill Pulte as acting intelligence coordinator, a decision drawing widespread criticism due to Pulte's lack of intelligence experience, with his background being in real estate and finance. Trump justified the appointment on Truth Social, citing Pulte's supposed "extensive experience handling America's most sensitive matters, the security and stability of financial markets." Pulte has also faced criticism for allegedly using his position at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to advance investigations against Trump's political opponents. Both Democrats and some Republicans have voiced concerns about Pulte's qualifications and the potential politicization of the role, making his future Senate confirmation unlikely.