Senator Mark Warner criticizes Bill Pulte's appointment as acting Director of National Intelligence.
Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) appeared on CNN's 'State of the Union' and criticized President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence. Warner called Pulte a national security risk, citing his lack of intelligence background and security clearance. Warner also raised concerns about potential election interference.
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Coverage splits between Warner's defense of Pulte (CNN, Politico, Breitbart) and Republican and Democratic doubts about his qualifications (The Hill, Bloomberg), with outlets diverging on whether experience gaps disqualify him.
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“Senator Warner: Trump threw 'live hand grenade' into FISA negotiations with Pulte appointment”CNN CNN LEFT
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“Key Democrat Says FISA at Risk with Pulte as Intelligence Boss” · Politico, The Hill, Bloomberg
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