Sen. Mark Warner says intel community "terrified of showing" information to Bill Pulte

Democrats are actively obstructing the reauthorization of a critical intelligence-gathering authority to protest President Trump's decision to appoint Bill Pulte as the acting Director of National Intelligence. This move is a direct response to Pulte's interim appointment, which is set to take effect when Tulsi Gabbard vacates the position.

Senator Mark Warner, the leading Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, expressed grave concerns about Pulte's suitability for the role. Appearing on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Warner revealed that heads of U.S. intelligence agencies have privately conveyed their apprehension. "Heads of our intelligence community have told me that they are terrified of showing information to Bill Pulte," Warner stated, highlighting a significant lack of trust within the intelligence apparatus.

The Democrats' strategy hinges on leveraging the reauthorization process to prevent Pulte from assuming control of the nation's spy agencies. Their opposition underscores a deep-seated worry that sensitive information could be compromised or mishandled under Pulte's temporary leadership, given the alleged reluctance of intelligence officials to brief him.

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heads of our intelligence community have told me that they are terrified of showing information to Bill Pulte