President Donald Trump announced on June 11, 2026, that he has nominated Jay Clayton, the former Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission and current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, to be the next permanent Director of National Intelligence. This nomination follows a brief period of leadership by acting Director William Pulte, who succeeded Tulsi Gabbard after her resignation. In a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed his support for Clayton, stating, "I am pleased to announce the Nomination of very Highly Respected Jay Clayton... to be the next Director of National Intelligence and, importantly, to serve in my Cabinet." He also urged the United States Senate to confirm Clayton promptly.
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Trump nominates Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
President Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, the former SEC Chairman and current U.S. Attorney, as the next Director of National Intelligence. This announcement follows the interim leadership of William Pulte, and Trump has called for the Senate to confirm Clayton quickly.
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