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Who is Jay Clayton, new Trump DNI pick?

Who is Jay Clayton, new Trump DNI pick?

Summary

President Donald Trump has chosen Jay Clayton, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). This decision comes after a period of uncertainty following Trump’s earlier appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director.

Key Facts

  • Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
  • President Trump selected Clayton to be the new head of the ODNI.
  • The ODNI oversees intelligence agencies across the U.S. government.
  • Before Clayton, Bill Pulte was named acting director by President Trump.
  • There was some confusion or turmoil in the leadership of the ODNI prior to Clayton’s appointment.
  • The appointment suggests that President Trump values Clayton’s reputation in the legal community.
  • The news was announced on a Thursday.
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