Trump Hails Jay Clayton’s Senate Confirmation as Intelligence Director
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Trump Hails Jay Clayton’s Senate Confirmation as Intelligence Director

Trump praises Jay Clayton after the Senate confirms him to lead the nation's intelligence community, calling the former regulator outstanding in every way.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: July 28, 2026, 4:02 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump congratulated Jay Clayton on his Senate confirmation to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, calling him outstanding in every way. The praise landed as the former securities regulator prepares to oversee the sprawling U.S. intelligence apparatus.