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Trump Picks Jay Clayton For Intelligence Chief After Pulte Backlash

June 12, 2026·about 12 hours ago·via The New York Times
Trump Picks Jay Clayton For Intelligence Chief After Pulte Backlash
Trump is turning to Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence after the backlash over Bill Pulte scrambled the first choice. The move signals a reset at a post that demands competence, not factional drama. For conservatives, the real issue is whether Trump’s team can get serious about intelligence and stop the leaks, games, and inside-Washington chaos. Read more about this...

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