In a surprise move, President Biden has tapped billionaire philanthropist Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence, sparking concerns about the qualifications and experience of the new appointee. In an exclusive interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, Senator Mark Warner of Virginia, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, weighs in on the decision, addressing the potential implications for national security and the intelligence community. Warner's comments come as lawmakers are expected to scrutinize Pulte's background and fitness for the role, which is critical in overseeing the country's intelligence agencies and providing critical threat assessments to the President. Will Pulte's unconventional background be a recipe for disaster, or can he bring a fresh perspective to the position?
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence committee, about mortgage chief Bill Pulte's move to acting director of national intelligence.
