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Trump nominates Jay Clayton as DNI, replacing controversial Pulte

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Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton to be the next Director of National Intelligence, replacing the controversial acting DNI, Bill Pulte. Clayton previously served as the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump's first term. This nomination follows a backlash against Pulte's appointment, which also contributed to the House of Representatives rejecting a surveillance program renewal without privacy reforms. AI

RANK_REASON Significant personnel change in a key US intelligence role, with political implications. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Trump nominates Jay Clayton as DNI, replacing controversial Pulte

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    Trump taps Wall Street top cop Jay Clayton as spy chief after Pulte backlash

    US 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 i…

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