Pulte Regains MAGA Hero Status by Aiding Trump's Anti-Fed Fight
The president endorsed the FHFA chief’s call for a probe into Fed Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud
A few weeks ago, Bill Pulte appeared to be struggling to maintain influence with the White House. The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency was having to jostle for power in the planning for Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s potential initial public offering. And his bombastic online behavior had tested the patience of both the industry he regulates and the administration he serves.
But with one social media post Wednesday, Pulte catapulted himself back into the spotlight.