Jay Clayton sworn in as US director of national intelligence
Summary
Jay Clayton has been sworn in as the US director of national intelligence, overseeing 18 intelligence agencies. His confirmation was marked by controversy because he would not say that President Biden won the 2020 election, a point criticized by Democrats and supported by Republicans.Key Facts
- Jay Clayton is the ninth director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard.
- He was sworn in by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in the Oval Office, with President Trump present.
- Clayton previously served as US attorney for southern New York and chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- He refused to affirm that President Biden won the 2020 election during his Senate confirmation hearing.
- Clayton promised to protect the intelligence community from political interference.
- Before Clayton’s appointment, Bill Pulte served briefly as acting director despite lacking national security experience.
- Republicans confirmed Clayton along party lines; Democrats expressed concern over his stance on the 2020 election.
- Clayton’s background includes overseeing major prosecutions related to terrorism and financial crimes, and holding senior roles in business and law.
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