Trump nominates Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence

President Donald Trump has announced the nomination of federal prosecutor Jay Clayton as the next director of national intelligence (DNI) following criticism of Bill Pulte, who was appointed acting director after Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation. Pulte, lacking intelligence or military experience, faced pushback from Democrats and some Republicans urging Trump to reconsider. Clayton, currently a U.S. attorney and former SEC chairman, requires Senate confirmation, where Republicans hold a majority.

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