Donald Trump Keeps Undermining His Own Agenda, Analysts Say
Summary
President Donald Trump paused the nomination of Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence until the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York is confirmed. This delay is making it harder to pass important intelligence and election-related legislation and is causing tensions with Senate Republicans.Key Facts
- President Trump paused Jay Clayton’s nomination for director of national intelligence.
- The pause depends on confirming Jamie McDonald as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
- Acting DNI Bill Pulte will stay in the job longer; he lacks national security experience.
- Democrats and some Republicans criticize Pulte’s appointment and oppose renewing FISA Section 702 under his leadership.
- FISA Section 702 allows intelligence agencies to collect foreign electronic communications even when Americans are incidentally involved.
- Senate leaders have said there are not enough votes to pass the SAVE Act, which is tied to the FISA reauthorization deal.
- Trump’s actions have created tension with Senate Republicans and slowed his agenda.
- Analysts say Republican unity is weakening ahead of the midterm elections.
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