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Who is Bill Pulte and Why is Trump Nominating Him to Head the FHFA?

He’s an unconventional choice, experts say.

By Erika Morphy | January 17, 2025 at 07:13 AM

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Bill Pulte as the next director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Pulte, a private equity executive and grandson of PulteGroup founder William Pulte, is best known for his philanthropic efforts on social media platforms.

Trump praised Pulte’s charitable work in a post on Truth Social, stating, “Bill needs no formal introduction to the Great Citizens of our Country, because they have seen, and many have experienced, his philanthropy firsthand.” Pulte gained popularity on X by pioneering “Twitter Philanthropy,” using his platform of three million followers to distribute personal funds and raise money for needy individuals.

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