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Trump delays DNI hearing to secure prosecutor pick

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Donald Trump has postponed a Senate hearing for his nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton. This decision was made to ensure that Trump's preferred candidate, Jamie McDonald, is confirmed for the powerful prosecutor position in the Southern District of New York. Trump expressed concern that Clayton might be unable to secure Senate approval, and he does not want to remove Clayton from his current role until McDonald's appointment is finalized. AI

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Trump delays DNI hearing to secure prosecutor pick

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Trump pauses spy chief hearing to secure pick for powerful prosecutor post

    US President Donald Trump suspended a Senate hearing on Jay Clayton’s nomination for intelligence chief, saying on Wednesday he wanted to be sure Clayton’s current post as prosecutor would be filled by the man of his choosing. In a game of musical chairs, Trump picked Clayton, wh…

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