Second Civil War Breaks Out in Trump's Dysfunctional Administration

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15. Pulte's an asshole.

Pulte marked his tenure by consolidating control over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.[19] Days after being sworn in, he moved to oust numerous members of the companies's boards and named himself chairman.[20] Christopher Stanley, a cybersecurity engineer at SpaceX and a Department of Government Efficiency employee, was appointed to the board of Fannie Mae.[21] Pulte placed thirty-five workers on administrative leave; according to the National Treasury Employees Union, they were not given advance notice.[22]

He later signed an order ending programs at the companies supporting first-time home buyers and assisting in down payments, leading to concerns that the companies could be privatized.[23] Pulte's job cuts targeted a department that oversaw fair housing rules for the Federal Home Loan Bank system.[24]

In April, Pulte referred Letitia James, the attorney general of New York, to attorney general Pam Bondi and deputy attorney general Todd Blanche for criminal prosecution, alleging that James "falsified bank documents and property records to acquire government backed assistance and loans and more favorable loan terms." The following month, The Washington Post reported that the Department of Justice was investigating James.[25]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Pulte