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President Trump Nominates Jay Clayton As Intelligence Chief. President Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, to become the next U.S. director of national intelligence. The nomination comes amid controversy over Trump’s temporary choice for the role, Bill Pulte, a close ally who lacks national security experience. President Trump said Pulte’s appointment is only temporary while Clayton moves through the Senate confirmation process. Clayton previously served as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump’s first term and is currently U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. If confirmed, he would replace former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and oversee America’s 18 intelligence agencies. Democrats have continued to oppose Pulte’s interim appointment and are threatening to block the renewal of a key foreign surveillance program unless he is removed. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said national security is too important to leave in the hands of someone without relevant experience. Clayton’s confirmation hearing has already been scheduled, with lawmakers expected to question his lack of intelligence and national security background.
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