President Trump named the billionaire businessman as acting Director of National Intelligence on Wednesday. The temporary role is expected to last a few weeks. Trump instructed Pulte to push for quick declassification of a wide array of documents.
According to reports, the order covers nearly all materials ready for review. Some news organizations highlighted the possibility for large-scale declassification in the near future. The appointment is short-term, as reported by multiple sources. The move aims to release sensitive files quickly under new oversight.
Pulte will lead the national intelligence community during this interim period. The administration indicated the directive applies to almost every file ready for public release. This directive follows ongoing discussions on document declassification and similar releases.