Trump urged the Senate to confirm the nomination “as soon as possible.” Clayton most recently served as US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and previously led the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell.
Incumbent intelligence coordinator Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation in mid-May, effective June 30, citing her husband’s rare cancer diagnosis and her desire to support him. Trump praised her work as “great” and said she was right to care for her husband. Until Clayton is confirmed, deputy coordinator Aaron Lukas will serve as acting director.
Congress had pressed Trump to name a permanent successor after he appointed Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director. Democrats threatened to block the renewal of foreign intelligence authorities unless Trump withdrew Pulte. Clayton’s nomination has resolved that dispute.
EuroPulse reported on June 11, 2026, on Trump’s threats against Iran and upcoming Supreme Court rulings: US Supreme Court announces rulings – Trump threatens Iran with attack.
Source: www.spiegel.de
