President Trump Nominates Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
President Trump announced the nomination of Jay Clayton, currently U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, to lead the intelligence community. The move follows an earlier interim appointment that drew congressional opposition.
nypost.comPresident Trump announced Thursday that he is nominating Jay Clayton to serve as the next director of national intelligence. Clayton currently serves as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and previously chaired the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Background on the Nomination The announcement came after an earlier interim appointment drew congressional opposition. Officials had faced resistance in efforts to extend a key intelligence authority amid the dispute.
Trump posted on Truth Social that he is pleased to nominate the "very highly respected" Jay Clayton. The nomination requires Senate confirmation. >"I am pleased to announce the Nomination of very Highly Respected Jay Clayton" — President Trump, June 2026 (Daily Caller).
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