Rep. Steube Discusses Concerns Over Acting DNI Head

Summary

Republican Congressman Greg Steube discusses President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence. He expresses concerns about Pulte's lack of security background but supports the president's trust. The conversation also covers immigration funding legislation, DOJ anti-weaponization funds, and skepticism about Iran negotiations.

• Congressman Steube has reservations about Bill Pulte's lack of intelligence background but trusts the president's judgment.
• Steube hopes Pulte will appear before the House Intelligence Committee to introduce himself.
• The House is expected to pass a $70 billion ICE and CBP funding package, but attendance issues threaten the vote.
• Steube supports cleaning out intelligence community employees who weaponized agencies against political candidates.
• A proposed DOJ fund for victims of government weaponization appears dead due to political fallout.
• Steube is highly skeptical of any deal with Iran, citing past violations and the regime's untrustworthiness.
• Steube argues any new Iran deal must prevent nuclear weapons, open the Strait of Hormuz, and end state sponsorship of terrorism.