DNI Replacement

Trump Chooses U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as Next Intelligence Chief– www.breitbart.com

pgnewser June 11, 2026 0

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President Donald Trump on Thursday picked Jay Clayton, the U.S. Attorney in Manhattan, to become the next director of national intelligence (DNI).

Trump wrote on Truth Social:

I am pleased to announce the Nomination of very Highly Respected Jay Clayton, former Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the former Head of Sullivan & Cromwell, one of the most prominent and successful Law Firms anywhere in the World, and the current United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, to be the next Director of National Intelligence and, importantly, to serve in my Cabinet. Few people anywhere in the Legal Community are respected at the level of Jay. I encourage the United States Senate to confirm Jay as soon as possible. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Trump Chooses Fannie Mac Man to Replace Gabbard – bellwetherintel.com

pgnewser June 4, 2026 0

“I am appointing the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Chairman of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, William J. Pulte, to serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence. William has deep experience managing the most sensitive matters in America, the safety and soundness of the Markets, and over 10 Trillion Dollars at Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, a substantial increase from where it was just 12 months ago.” – President Donald Trump

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Congress questions Bill Pulte’s qualifications to be intelligence chief– www.washingtonexaminer.com

pgnewser June 3, 2026 0

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Senate lawmakers from both parties were blindsided by President Donald Trump’s decision to tap Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence on Tuesday and are questioning his qualifications for the post.

The selection seemed to come as a surprise to lawmakers on Capitol Hill, as many senators said they knew nothing about the acting intelligence chief.

“I don’t see any evidence of qualifications for that job, but I’m willing to listen,” said Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), who serves on the Senate Intelligence Committee and recently lost his primary to Trump-backed Ken Paxton.