Jay Clayton will take over as director of national intelligence (DNI) on Monday, according to a social media post by acting director Bill Pulte.
“I am eternally grateful to President Trump for the opportunity to serve as Director of National Intelligence, while he completed historic declassifications and we right sized the ODNI. I have no doubt that Jay will do a tremendous job,” Pulte wrote on Aug. 1 in a post on X.
“I have offered Jay my complete and total support as he transitions to take over this incredible agency!”
As Tom Gantert reports for The Epoch Times, the Senate confirmed Clayton as the next director of national intelligence in a 51–47 vote on July 28 after advancing his nomination in a series of largely party-line votes.
Pulte was appointed as acting director after Tulsi Gabbard resigned from the position to support her husband following his cancer diagnosis.
Pulte faced criticism from top Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who described him as “unqualified” and lacking intelligence experience.
During his confirmation hearing, Clayton pledged to strengthen trust in the intelligence community and improve coordination among intelligence agencies.
Democrats opposed his nomination, citing concerns over his testimony and ties to Trump, while Republicans described him as well qualified for the position.
Democrats criticized Clayton after his confirmation hearing fo
