Trump Authorizes Acting Intelligence Chief to Declassify 2020 Election Records
U.S. President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, granting him authority to declassify records, including those related to the 2020 election, during his brief tenure. Trump later nominated Jay Clayton for the permanent role but postponed his confirmation hearing to pressure Congress on a voter identification bill. Trump has repeatedly claimed widespread fraud in the 2020 election, despite these claims being widely debunked. The administration is reportedly gathering documents for potential declassification.