Trump endorses short-term FISA extension
President Donald Trump called on lawmakers Wednesday to approve a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to allow the president time to nominate and confirm a new director of national intelligence.
TL;DR
- President Trump requested a short-term extension of FISA Section 702.
- The extension is needed to allow time for nominating and confirming a new Director of National Intelligence.
- Trump criticized "Radical Left Dumocrats" for allegedly holding national security hostage over unrelated issues.
- He announced William Pulte as the Acting Director of National Intelligence, effective June 19th, and plans to downsize the ODNI.
- Trump stressed the importance of FISA 702 for military and public safety, particularly during the World Cup and America250 Celebrations.
- He met with House Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss the FISA deadlock.