Wise words. This might be a head fake to keep the DS off track or a way for Thune to put a fork in any DNI nominee. Just find a little fault and reject him. I wouldnt put it past Thune to do something decivious. Rino is eating from the Dems feeding trough.
They don’t want Bill Pulte to be the acting DNI when Tulsi leaves. He is the current Director of the Federal Housing and Finance Agency. In this position, he oversees Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks.
Investigations that have occurred under his direction:
From Grok:
As FHFA Director, Bill Pulte has publicly focused on mortgage fraud and internal waste/fraud/abuse at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
nationalmortgageprofessional.com
High-Profile Mortgage Fraud ReferralsPulte made several criminal referrals to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for alleged mortgage fraud, primarily involving claims that individuals misrepresented a property as their "primary" or "principal" residence on loan applications to secure better terms (e.g., lower rates or tax benefits). The most notable cases targeted prominent Democrats and Trump critics:
democrats-judiciary.house.gov
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), NY AG Letitia James, Fed Governor Lisa Cook, and Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA).
cnbc.com
Allegations centered on discrepancies in how properties were declared (e.g., multiple homes claimed as primary residences). Pulte described these as part of a broader crackdown on mortgage fraud to protect the safety and soundness of the housing finance system.
youtube.com
These referrals sparked significant controversy, with critics (including Senate Democrats, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and others) accusing Pulte of selectively targeting political opponents using FHFA's access to vast mortgage data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Some reports suggested tips came from conservative media or other sources, and there were questions about bypassing standard inspector general processes.
democracyforward.org
These actions led to external scrutiny:The Government Accountability Office (GAO) launched an investigation (at the request of Senate Democrats) into whether Pulte misused authority, improperly accessed records, or abused power in pursuing these cases.
banking.senate.gov
Internal complaints at Fannie Mae about improper access to records reportedly triggered ethics probes, followed by firings of some involved watchdogs.
motherjones.com
Pulte has defended the efforts as non-partisan and necessary for rooting out fraud that affects the mortgage market.
youtube.com
Internal Wrongdoings at Fannie Mae and Freddie MacPulte also emphasized cleaning up operations at the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) he oversees:Employee misconduct and fraud facilitation: In 2025, Fannie Mae (under his chairmanship) fired over 100 employees for unethical conduct, including facilitating fraud.
fhfa.gov
Multifamily fraud and waste: He cited discoveries of fraud in multifamily lending and broader "waste, fraud, and abuse" as reasons for board overhauls, leadership changes, and efficiency drives.
housingwire.com
Other priorities included reducing bureaucracy, addressing DEI-related policies (which he opposed), and improving overall governance and risk management at the GSEs.
scotsmanguide.com
In summary, Pulte's public investigations as FHFA Director centered on mortgage fraud in loan applications (especially high-profile ones) and internal fraud/misconduct at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The former drew intense political and legal backlash, resulting in oversight probes into his methods, while the latter aligned with his stated goals of efficiency and safety/soundness reforms. These activities reflect both routine regulatory oversight and highly contentious actions in a polarized environment.
Pulte has killed it as the Director of Federal Housing and Finance. Uncovering fraud like a relentless honey badger. An incredible move on the behalf of POTUS, 5D.
If Thune approves, we don’t want him
That was my point for posting. Some people are missing that.
Looks like pulte's nomination was a head fake to get them to approve Clayton.
Everyone has their designated role at designated time. We will know what Jay’s is in due time
Wise words. This might be a head fake to keep the DS off track or a way for Thune to put a fork in any DNI nominee. Just find a little fault and reject him. I wouldnt put it past Thune to do something decivious. Rino is eating from the Dems feeding trough.
They don’t want Bill Pulte to be the acting DNI when Tulsi leaves. He is the current Director of the Federal Housing and Finance Agency. In this position, he oversees Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks.
Investigations that have occurred under his direction:
From Grok:
As FHFA Director, Bill Pulte has publicly focused on mortgage fraud and internal waste/fraud/abuse at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
nationalmortgageprofessional.com
High-Profile Mortgage Fraud ReferralsPulte made several criminal referrals to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for alleged mortgage fraud, primarily involving claims that individuals misrepresented a property as their "primary" or "principal" residence on loan applications to secure better terms (e.g., lower rates or tax benefits). The most notable cases targeted prominent Democrats and Trump critics:
democrats-judiciary.house.gov
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), NY AG Letitia James, Fed Governor Lisa Cook, and Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA).
cnbc.com
Allegations centered on discrepancies in how properties were declared (e.g., multiple homes claimed as primary residences). Pulte described these as part of a broader crackdown on mortgage fraud to protect the safety and soundness of the housing finance system.
youtube.com
These referrals sparked significant controversy, with critics (including Senate Democrats, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and others) accusing Pulte of selectively targeting political opponents using FHFA's access to vast mortgage data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Some reports suggested tips came from conservative media or other sources, and there were questions about bypassing standard inspector general processes.
democracyforward.org
These actions led to external scrutiny:The Government Accountability Office (GAO) launched an investigation (at the request of Senate Democrats) into whether Pulte misused authority, improperly accessed records, or abused power in pursuing these cases.
banking.senate.gov
Internal complaints at Fannie Mae about improper access to records reportedly triggered ethics probes, followed by firings of some involved watchdogs.
motherjones.com
Pulte has defended the efforts as non-partisan and necessary for rooting out fraud that affects the mortgage market.
youtube.com
Internal Wrongdoings at Fannie Mae and Freddie MacPulte also emphasized cleaning up operations at the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) he oversees:Employee misconduct and fraud facilitation: In 2025, Fannie Mae (under his chairmanship) fired over 100 employees for unethical conduct, including facilitating fraud.
fhfa.gov
Multifamily fraud and waste: He cited discoveries of fraud in multifamily lending and broader "waste, fraud, and abuse" as reasons for board overhauls, leadership changes, and efficiency drives.
housingwire.com
Other priorities included reducing bureaucracy, addressing DEI-related policies (which he opposed), and improving overall governance and risk management at the GSEs.
scotsmanguide.com
In summary, Pulte's public investigations as FHFA Director centered on mortgage fraud in loan applications (especially high-profile ones) and internal fraud/misconduct at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The former drew intense political and legal backlash, resulting in oversight probes into his methods, while the latter aligned with his stated goals of efficiency and safety/soundness reforms. These activities reflect both routine regulatory oversight and highly contentious actions in a polarized environment.
yes pompeo likes him too
Eeeewww. That's good to know.
But Trump nominated him. So, why?
Because it's a fast-track from Thune. Suspicious.
Usually takes 2 months to get into confirmation/interview process.
This reminds me of the dems and repubs way too happy to install Bondi.
Pulte has killed it as the Director of Federal Housing and Finance. Uncovering fraud like a relentless honey badger. An incredible move on the behalf of POTUS, 5D.