Trump Tasks Bill Pulte with Overhauling Intelligence Office

Pulte now faces the task of downsizing an institution that has long served as the centralized hub for U.S. intelligence coordination. By compelling personnel to vacate their current posts and return to their respective parent organizations, the administration aims to fundamentally alter how national security data flows through the executive branch. This restructuring follows Wednesday’s announcement, where Trump emphasized his intent to eventually install a permanent leader possessing deep expertise in national security. The appointment marks a move toward decentralizing intelligence operations, reversing years of consolidation within the directorate.