President Donald Trump announced the appointment of Jay Clayton, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and former SEC chairman, as Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard who resigned and acting-DNI William Pulte, according to Israeli media reports.
President Donald Trump has appointed Jay Clayton as the new Director of National Intelligence (DNI), according to reports citing a Trump announcement tonight. Clayton, a former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, replaces Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned, and Acting DNI William Pulte, who had served as interim since June 19. The appointment marks a shift from Pulte's acting role, which Trump had ordered to downsize the office. Clayton's background in law enforcement and financial regulation, rather than traditional intelligence, distinguishes the appointment. The move follows Trump's search for a permanent DNI with a national security background, as The Zioneer reported on June 10. Senate confirmation is required; a timeline for the process has not been announced.
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