Warner Calls Pulte a National Security Risk, Says 0 Chances of Senate Confirmation
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Updated · POLITICO · Jun 7
Warner Calls Pulte a National Security Risk, Says 0 Chances of Senate Confirmation
2 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Jun 7
Summary
Mark Warner said Bill Pulte is a “national security risk” and “grossly unqualified,” arguing Sunday that he does not meet the legal requirement for national security experience.
Trump tapped Pulte, the Federal Housing Finance Agency chief, to temporarily lead the intelligence post after Tulsi Gabbard said she would leave at the end of June, but has not formally nominated him.
John Thune said Pulte faces a “lengthy road” in the Senate, and Warner said he does not expect a formal nomination to happen at all.
Pulte already drew scrutiny last year after urging Justice Department investigations into Democratic lawmakers, Fed Governor Lisa Cook and New York Attorney General Letitia James over unproven mortgage-fraud claims.