Trump puts Jay Clayton's nomination for intel chief on hold
Summary
President Trump is delaying the nomination of Jay Clayton to lead the U.S. intelligence community. He wants Congress to pass a voter ID law before approving a key intelligence surveillance program.Key Facts
- President Trump announced the delay while at the Group of Seven summit in France.
- Jay Clayton was nominated to be director of national intelligence after Bill Pulte, the acting director, faced criticism for lack of experience.
- Democrats opposed renewing an important surveillance program until Pulte's nomination was withdrawn.
- President Trump accused Democrats of breaking a deal to renew the surveillance program after Clayton’s nomination.
- Trump wants to keep Bill Pulte as acting director until Clayton’s replacement as U.S. attorney is confirmed.
- Trump linked approval of the surveillance program (called FISA) to passing a voter ID bill he calls the "Save America Act."
- The Republican-controlled Congress has not passed the voter ID bill because it lacks enough support, especially from Democrats.
- Jay Clayton is currently U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and was formerly head of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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