Trump’s pick to lead US intel community did not have a security clearance before he was tapped for the job, sources say
- Posted on June 5, 2026
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Trump’s pick to lead US intel community did not have a security clearance before he was tapped for the job, sources say
Before he was announced as President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the US intelligence community, Bill Pulte did not have a security clearance granting him access to highly-classified information – meaning he lacked what has long been considered a basic prerequisite for the job he will soon occupy, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
