Trump picks Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a new permanent pick to head the Office of the Director of National Intelligence: Jay Clayton.
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 soon to be acting director Bill Pulte, who critics say doesn't have enough experience for the role. What they're saying: "I am pleased to announce the Nomination of very Highly Respected Jay Clayton, former Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission... and the…

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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 soon to be acting director Bill Pulte, who critics say doesn't have enough experience for the role. What they're saying: "I am pleased to announce the Nomination of very Highly Respected Jay Clayton, former Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission... and the…

