Trump's intel pick Bill Pulte might kill the government's favorite spy tool
When you think of top-tier espionage and national security, you probably don't think of a Twitter-famous real estate heir. But hey, this is America, and things are getting weird.
Congress is currently trying to renew FISA Section 702. If you aren't familiar, it's the infamous law that lets intelligence agencies spy on foreigners' communications without a warrant, which also conveniently sweeps up tons of Americans' private data. It is the absolute crown jewel of the spy world.
Enter Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence: Bill Pulte. He is a rich Twitter philanthropist, a fierce loyalist, and a man who has absolutely zero background in intelligence or national security.
Now, both Democrats and Republicans are panicking. They are so baffled by his total lack of experience that talks to renew the spying program have completely melted down. Nobody wants to hand the keys to the kingdom to a guy whose main qualification is being good at posting.
Turns out the most effective weapon against deep-state surveillance wasn't civil liberties activism—it was just sheer, unadulterated chaos.
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