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POLITICSJun 11 · 20:20 UTCAMNYIsabella Gallo

Trump picks Manhattan U.S. District Attorney Jay Clayton as national intelligence director

President Donald Trump selected Manhattan U.S. District Attorney Jay Clayton to lead national intelligence operations. Clayton, who previously led the Securities and Exchange Commission, is known for prosecuting high-profile cases like the Alexander brothers' sex trafficking indictment and the prosecution of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro. His nomination comes amid controversy over interim appointee Bill Pulte, who lacks national security experience.

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Donald TrumppersonJay ClaytonpersonManhattan U.S. District AttorneyorganizationTulsi GabbardpersonBill PultepersonCentral Intelligence and National Intelligence AgenciesorganizationSullivan and CromwellorganizationAlon AlexanderpersonOren AlexanderpersonTal AlexanderpersonNicholas Maduroperson
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