US President Donald Trump nominated Jay Clayton for the post of director of national intelligence after criticism of a previous plan to temporarily install his ally Bill Pulte in the role. Clayton's nomination came on June 11, 2026, and still needs to be confirmed by the Senate. Spiegel.de ↗
Clayton served as chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and later as a federal prosecutor in New York. If confirmed, he would become the coordinator of the American intelligence services. In the role, he is to replace Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned a month ago. Der Standard ↗
Trump's original move with Pulte sparked opposition in Congress. The criticism concerned mainly his lack of experience with the intelligence community and the fact that he was a close ally of the president. According to available information, congressional Republicans were not enthusiastic about his temporary elevation, and in extending the FISA legislation they were unable to proceed without Democratic votes. Tagesspiegel ↗
Clayton's nomination therefore represents an effort to find a more permanent solution for leading American intelligence coordination. Further developments will depend on Senate confirmation and on whether Clayton's legal and regulatory career convinces lawmakers that he is a suitable candidate for a sensitive security position. Die Zeit ↗
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