President Trump named the billionaire businessman as acting Director of National Intelligence on Wednesday. The interim role is expected to last one to two months. Trump ordered Pulte to push for rapid declassification of a wide array of documents.
Major outlets note, the order covers nearly all materials available for review. Some news organizations highlighted the possibility for massive declassification in the coming days. The appointment is temporary, as reported 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 prepared for public viewing. This action follows recent discussions on government transparency and related releases.