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Trump names Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence
TL;DR
President Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, former head of the SEC, to be the Director of National Intelligence. He urged the Senate to confirm Clayton promptly.
Key points
- Trump nominated Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence
- Clayton is a former head of the Securities and Exchange Commission
- Trump urged the Senate to confirm Clayton quickly
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Jay Clayton appears at the Treasury Department on October 16, 2018. President Trump has named the former head of the Securities and Exchange Commission as his pick to serve as Director of National Intelligence. Alex Wong/Getty Images
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President Trump on Thursday named Jay Clayton, a federal prosecutor and former head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, to serve as director of national intelligence.
"Few people anywhere in the Legal Community are respected at the level of Jay," the president wrote in a post on Truth Social announcing the nomination. "I encourage the United States Senate to confirm Jay as soon as possible. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
Clayton's selection follows Trump's decision to nominate Bill Pulte, a close ally and political attack dog, to serve as acting director of national intelligence. The appointment sparked a political backlash that doomed efforts in Congress to renew a crucial intelligence tool before it expires on Friday.
Q&A
Who is Jay Clayton and what is his background?
Jay Clayton is a federal prosecutor and the former head of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
What did President Trump say about Jay Clayton's nomination?
President Trump praised Clayton's respect in the legal community and urged the Senate to confirm him quickly.
What is the role of the Director of National Intelligence?
The Director of National Intelligence oversees the U.S. intelligence community and ensures that intelligence is effectively shared among agencies.
