Trump DUMPS Bill Pulte, TAPS Jay Clayton For DNI; Only To Land In New Epstein Firestorm | Watch

| Jun 12, 2026, 05:28:35 AM | TOI.in
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US President Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, former SEC Chairman and current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, as his choice for Director of National Intelligence. The nomination comes amid political controversy following disputes over interim intelligence leadership and growing tensions in Washington over national security oversight. Clayton, who previously worked in both government and Wall Street roles, will require Senate confirmation before assuming the position. The announcement has triggered fresh scrutiny due to his financial ties to major banking institutions and past connections to high-profile corporate and legal matters, such as involvement in the release of Epstein files, adding political heat to an already sensitive nomination.

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