President Trump named the billionaire businessman as acting Director of National Intelligence on Wednesday. The interim role is expected to last a few weeks. Trump ordered Pulte to push for rapid declassification of a broad range of documents.
According to reports, the order covers almost every materials available for review. Some news organizations highlighted the potential for massive declassification in the coming days. The appointment is temporary, as reported by multiple sources. The move seeks to release classified files without delay under new leadership.
Pulte will lead the national intelligence community during this transitional period. The administration suggests the directive applies to nearly all file prepared for public viewing. This action follows recent discussions on document declassification and related releases.