What to know about Jay Clayton, Trump's new pick for intelligence chief
President Donald Trump nominated Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence on Thursday after facing pushback over his recent choice to fill the role in the interim, Bill Pulte.
TL;DR
- Jay Clayton nominated for Director of National Intelligence by President Donald Trump.
- Clayton previously served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
- He also chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Clayton's confirmation hearing is scheduled for June 17.
- Bill Pulte will serve as acting director until the Senate confirms Clayton or Pulte's interim role ends.