Event Brief
Trump says he asked acting DNI director to gut the agency
Filed: Jun 06, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
Summary: Trump told The Wall Street Journal he wants staffing cuts at the intelligence-sharing office.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said he asked the incoming acting director of national intelligence to gut the agency and cut staffing.
WHEN: Jun 06, 2026 at 2:46 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump said he wants staffing cuts at the office that coordinates intergovernmental intelligence sharing.
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