Trump Names Lukas Acting DNI as Intelligence Vacancy Fills at Critical Moment
🛰️ INTEL — The US intelligence chair is empty at DEFCON 1, now filled by a deputy. 📌 LOOK CLOSER: Lukas stepping up as acting DNI means the permanent seat stays vacant during the most consequential window — NSC deliberating strikes, Doha stalled, airspace sealed. Acting directors brief presidents but carry less institutional weight when challenging military options. Tehran and Tel Aviv will both note who's in the room when the strike order is considered.
