THE APEX TIMES
Trump says Democrats are blocking SAVE Act as he keeps Paul Pulte as acting DNI, according to a Truth Social post
President Donald Trump criticized Democrats for what he described as a failure to support the SAVE Act tied to Section 702 of FISA, and said he would continue to name Paul Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, according to a social media post reported Wednesday.
President Donald Trump, writing on Truth Social, argued that there should be “no FISA” without passage of the SAVE Act, according to a report published Wednesday by Zero Hedge. In the same post, Trump also said he was keeping Paul Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, the outlet reported.
The SAVE Act is being discussed in Congress in connection with Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a provision that authorizes foreign intelligence surveillance with court approval and requires periodic renewal. The report frames Trump’s position as a condition tied to any renewed use of that authority.
According to Zero Hedge, Trump accused Democrats of reneging on what he described as a bipartisan effort and portrayed the dispute as a double-cross by “Dumocrats.” The outlet did not provide additional primary documentation in its report beyond the description of Trump’s remarks.
Zero Hedge also connected Trump’s current criticism to his earlier public calls while campaigning to end or terminate Section 702. The report characterizes Trump’s campaign-era message as opposition to Section 702 and asserts that the new remarks reflect anger that Democrats would not support Republicans’ push for the SAVE Act.
The report does not provide the specific legislative vehicle, committee schedule, or timeline for SAVE Act consideration, nor does it cite a formal floor action, committee vote, or White House statement tied to the post. It instead treats Trump’s remarks as the primary development and emphasizes the personal and political framing of the dispute.
Regarding the national intelligence leadership claim, Zero Hedge reported that Paul Pulte would remain acting director of national intelligence. The report does not detail the statutory basis for the acting appointment, the date Pulte began serving, or any Senate confirmation status.
Next steps depend on whether SAVE Act language is incorporated into a broader FISA reauthorization package and whether House and Senate leadership set a path to passage before Section 702 renewal deadlines. The reporting provided Wednesday focuses on Trump’s public position and staffing, rather than on recorded congressional action.
Why It Matters
- If SAVE Act conditions are tied to FISA renewals, negotiations in Congress could affect when and how Section 702 authority is continued and under what safeguards.
- Publicly linking FISA to a specific legislative requirement can increase pressure on committee leaders and floor managers to move corresponding text within any reauthorization package.
- Changes or continuity in intelligence leadership, including an acting DNI role, can affect internal coordination across intelligence collection policy and oversight processes while legislation is under consideration.
- Because the core developments described Wednesday are based on a social media post reported by a news outlet, verification through official congressional records, court filings, or administration statements may be needed to establish precise timing and legal effect.
Sources
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump made the remarks in a Truth Social post, as reported by Zero Hedge on June 17, 2026.
- Zero Hedge reported Trump said there should be “no FISA” without passage of the SAVE Act.
- The report connects the SAVE Act dispute to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
- Zero Hedge reported Trump accused Democrats of breaking what he described as a bipartisan agreement.
- Zero Hedge reported that Trump would keep Paul Pulte as acting director of national intelligence.
- The report does not provide, within its account, a specific congressional vote, bill text, or official White House or intelligence community filing.