ODNI under Pulte fires 6 staff, sends 45 back to home agencies

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has seen significant personnel changes under acting director Bill Pulte, with over 50 career and political intelligence staff departing since his tenure began. Three sources familiar with the matter confirmed that six staff members were terminated, while 45 others were sent back to their respective home agencies.

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Pulte has been asking deputies and other directors for suggestions about cuts.

Pulte has been actively seeking recommendations for staff reductions from deputies and directors. While some deputies advocated for deeper cuts, Pulte indicated that the current number of 51 departures is sufficient for now, according to one source. The sources characterized the personnel moves as deliberate and methodical.

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Some of the ODNI deputies pushed for more cuts, but Pulte said that the 51 was enough for now.

Notably, no staffers have been removed from the counterterrorism group, and no further firings are anticipated in the near term. This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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No staffers have been removed from the counterterrorism group.