POLITICSJun 2 · 20:27 UTCCNBC TOP

Pulte appointment as spy chief would give Trump attack dog access to the 'crown jewels'

Bill Pulte's potential appointment as spy chief could grant Trump access to sensitive information, as Pulte previously used mortgage records in his housing finance agency role to refer Trump's political opponents for prosecution.

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