Source: United States & Canada – South China Morning PostUS President Donald Trump said he is nominating Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence, following controversy over his selection of housing regulator Bill Pulte to serve in the role on an acting basis.
Clayton has been serving as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan and was chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump’s first term.
“I encourage the United States Senate to confirm Jay as soon as possible,” Trump said on social media.
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