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President Donald Trump wants incoming Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte to slash the size of the U.S. intelligence bureaucracy.<\/p>\n

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As part of a broader effort to reshape the federal government, Pulte is expected to play a central role in carrying out Trump\u2019s reform plans, according to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ)\u00a0report.<\/p>\n

In an interview on Friday, Trump told the outlet he has privately told Pulte that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), which oversees 18 intelligence agencies and units, is \u201cunnecessary and\/or too big.\u201d<\/p>\n

Earlier this week, Trump surprised many advisers by selecting Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), to serve as intelligence chief. Some congressional Republicans expressed reservations about the pick, citing his lack of national security experience. (RELATED: FHFA Director Bill Pulte Named Acting Director Of National Intelligence)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Trump told the WSJ that he wants to see the ODNI reduced in size, arguing that \u201cthere are a lot of people in there that shouldn\u2019t be there,\u201d particularly officials he described as holdovers from the Biden and Obama administrations.<\/p>\n

When asked whether he was directing Pulte to fire employees, Trump said he wants him to \u201cstart the process,\u201d adding that whoever is ultimately nominated to permanently lead the agency should continue those efforts.<\/p>\n

Trump argued that Pulte\u2019s acting status is an advantage, saying, \u201cYou\u2019re less shackled\u201d and that the temporary role gives him \u201cmore power\u201d for a limited period of time.<\/p>\n

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The president said he hopes Pulte can begin making changes before a permanent intelligence director is confirmed. \u201cFrankly, it might be good for him to shake it up before people come,\u201d Trump said, adding that Pulte can do \u201ca lot of the hard work\u201d before a permanent appointee takes over.<\/p>\n

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The President said he is interviewing candidates for the permanent role and emphasized that \u201cBill is not going to be there that long.\u201d<\/p>\n

Comparing the effort to Education Secretary Linda McMahon\u2019s downsizing of the Department of Education, Trump said ODNI should be made \u201cmuch smaller\u201d and suggested it could \u201cmaybe even be terminated.\u201d (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Trump Admin Intercepts $60 Million In Student Loan Fraud)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trump also said he wants Pulte to pursue the release of additional classified records, including documents related to the 2020 election. When asked what records should be considered for disclosure, Trump responded, \u201cI would say everything\u2014he should look at everything and make a determination.\u201d<\/p>\n

The push for greater transparency comes as the ODNI was already undergoing changes under former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Gabbard announced last year that the agency would reduce spending by more than 40%, including by eliminating what she described as redundant personnel.<\/p>\n

Trump\u2019s remarks outlining his expectations for Pulte come just days before the June 12 expiration of the current extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).<\/p>\n

On Friday, a procedural vote to extend Section 702\u2014which permits the warrantless collection of communications involving foreign nationals who are in contact with Americans\u2014failed by a 47-52 margin.(RELATED:\u00a0 7 Republicans Buck Party And Vote Against Extension Of Warrantless Spying Tool) <\/strong><\/p>\n

Seven Republican senators joined Democrats in opposing the measure, leaving the surveillance authority facing a June 12 expiration deadline unless Congress acts to renew it.<\/p>\n

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