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Trump Delays Nomination of Jay Clayton for Intelligence Director, Putting Spy Powers Vote in Peril

Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell

The Senate was set to confirm President Donald Trump’s new director of national intelligence as soon as Thursday, but Trump threw a wrench into Leader John Thune’s plans by stating nominee Jay Clayton cannot be confirmed until the Senate approves his replacement as U.S. attorney.

Trump posted on Truth Social on Wednesday morning that Jamie McDonald must be confirmed to replace Clayton as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York before the Senate can vote on Clayton to become the new intelligence director.

“Regarding the approval of our great patriot, Jay Clayton, we are cancelling the Senate hearing regarding DNI today and will not be going forward until Jamie McDonald is approved to be U.S. attorney. In the meantime, Bill Pulte will remain as the acting director of national intelligence,” Trump wrote.

However, Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said the Intelligence........

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