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The spy law expiring June 12 is Trump's Pulte problem

LEFT FEED REALITY

Trump called Pulte 'less shackled' as acting DNI — no confirmation hearings, no experience, free to purge at will per The Guardian.

RIGHT FEED REALITY

McConnell broke with Trump publicly: 'No nominee who falls short of national security experience required by statute will earn my vote,' per Axios.

GLOBAL POV

Section 702 expiring June 12 would disrupt Five Eyes intelligence sharing — US allies watching if domestic chaos now breaks counterterrorism architecture.

Hidden Truth
Hidden truth: Democrats threatening to kill Section 702 over Pulte have opposed mass surveillance for years — they're now its loudest defenders because Pulte gave them leverage.
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Should the Senate refuse to renew Section 702 until Trump withdraws the Pulte appointment?