Trump Names Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
Former President Trump has announced his selection of Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence. This decision follows a prior nomination for an acting director that reportedly generated significant backlash. That earlier pick, described as an "ally and political attack dog" by the source, allegedly hampered efforts to renew a crucial intelligence instrument.
Former President Trump has announced his selection of Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence.
This appointment comes after a previous nomination by Trump for an acting director of national intelligence. That earlier pick was characterized by the source as an "ally and political attack dog."
The prior nomination reportedly sparked a significant backlash. This opposition is stated to have negatively impacted and "doomed" efforts to renew a key intelligence tool.
(Source: NPR News)
