President Donald Trump nominated former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton to be the next Director of National Intelligence on June 11, 2026, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Clayton is currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and led the SEC from May 2017 to December 2020 during Trump's first term. Trump announced the nomination on Truth Social, highlighting Clayton's reputation in the legal community and urging the Senate to confirm him promptly. Clayton's nomination follows Gabbard's announcement that she will step down to support her husband during his treatment for a rare form of bone cancer. The nomination also comes after controversy regarding Trump's previous appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director, which raised questions about Pulte's national security experience. Clayton's confirmation by the Senate is required before he can officially take on the role.
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Trump Nominates Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
President Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, former Chair of the SEC, to succeed Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. Clayton, who is currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, must be confirmed by the Senate. This nomination follows Gabbard's decision to resign to support her husband during his medical treatment.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'dictator'
- ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
- ✕ vague attribution: Democrats and some Republicans questioned
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Trump Makes New Pick To Replace Tulsi Gabbard
Trump Nominates Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence