President Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, selecting the former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman and current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York to lead the nation’s intelligence community.
The nomination comes as the administration seeks a permanent replacement for the position following the departure of Tulsi Gabbard.
Trump recently named federal housing official Bill Pulte as acting director while the White House conducted its search for a long-term nominee.
The role is central to intelligence gathering, analysis, and coordination across the federal government.
Trump praised Clayton’s legal and regulatory experience, describing him as one of the most respected figures in the legal profession and urging the Senate to move quickly on confirmation.
The nomination arrives amid broader debates over intelligence and surveillance policy.
Just hours before the announcement, the House of Representatives declined to extend a key surveillance authority under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, highlighting ongoing political divisions over national security oversight and intelligence operations.
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