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The Guardian - US
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Maya Yang

Trump claims Bill Pulte will investigate ‘rigged elections’ in temporary intelligence role

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Bill Pulte in Washington DC on 27 February 2025. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images

Donald Trump has suggested his controversial ally Bill Pulte will investigate “rigged elections” while serving as the country’s top intelligence official, as the US president continues to make unfounded allegations about voting.

But Pulte, whom Trump appointed as acting director of national intelligence earlier this week, will only serve in the role temporarily, the president claimed on Thursday.

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