Event Brief
Trump urges firing of national intelligence staff
Filed: Jun 05, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: President Trump said he wants Bill Pulte to fire a large portion of national intelligence office staff.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: Trump urged acting national intelligence director Bill Pulte to fire a large portion of national intelligence office staff.
WHEN: Jun 05, 2026 at 1:25 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump made the remarks about firing staff, prompting expected backlash from members of Congress who criticized Pulte’s appointment.
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