The Director of National Intelligence is supposed to speak truth to power. But Donald Trump appears to have chosen Pulte because he speaks power's truth. Instead, Americans need an intelligence chief loyal to the facts, the intelligence, the security of the nation, not the political interests of one man. At a time of growing threats around the world, this nomination raises a fundamental. Is the president looking for independent intelligence or political validation? (01:07–01:18)
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Asserts the need for an intelligence chief who prioritizes national security over political interests.
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