Trump picks Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence
President Trump announced Thursday that he'll nominate Jay Clayton, the current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, as the permanent Director of National Intelligence. Why it matters: Clayton would replace Trump's current acting director Bill Pulte, who critics say doesn't have enough experience for the role. What they're saying: Catch up quick: Former DNI director Tulsi Gabbard's resignation opened the door for Pulte's
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- ▪ Trump Picks Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence After Backlash Over Bill Pulte — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Trump names Jay Clayton as next intelligence chief amid FISA gridlock — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Trump picks Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton to be next DNI — New York Post
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| Publication time | Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:13:14 +0000 |
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