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Trump names Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence

Politics NPR By Eric McDaniel 11 Jun 2026 19:35 1 min read
Trump names Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence

The announcement follows Trump's decision to nominate an ally and political attack dog to serve as acting director. The pick sparked a backlash that doomed efforts to renew a key intelligence tool.

The announcement follows Trump's decision to nominate an ally and political attack dog to serve as acting director. The pick sparked a backlash that doomed efforts to renew a key intelligence tool.

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