Javed Ali, a former senior director at the National Security Council, said Mr. Trump's decision to name Mr. Pulte to the position could further diminish the standing of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
"On the eve of the 25-year anniversary of 9/11 this September, appointing an individual with no formal experience in national security or intelligence suggests the administration believes O.D.N.I.'s role and the D.N.I. position may be less important than in previous years," he said.
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