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President Trump calls to delay nomination of intel pick Jay Clayton
The Senate was set to begin the confirmation process for Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence Today. But President Trump is calling for a delay.
The Senate was set to begin the confirmation process for Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence Today. But President Trump is calling for a delay.
Pragmatic approach: While political timing matters, keeping the intelligence community focused on urgent threats like Irans missile program and cyber warfare shouldnt be delayed. The nomination process needs to balance thorough vetting with operational readiness. Lets ensure our intel leadership can hit the ground running on day one.