Trump moves to slash intelligence office ahead of permanent chief's arrival

President Donald Trump instructed acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte to reduce the size of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) before a permanent nominee is confirmed, calling the office 'unnecessary and/or too big.' Trump emphasized cutting personnel, including holdovers from previous administrations, and Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton supported the move, advocating for downsizing or eliminating ODNI.