If confirmed by the Senate, Clayton would take over the office of the permanent director from Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned in late May, after Pulte completes his time as acting director. Pulte will fill in as acting director when Gabbard’s resignation, which was initially set for June 30, becomes effective on June 19, serving until the Senate decides on Clayton.
The Senate Intelligence Committee already scheduled Clayton’s confirmation hearing for June 17, meaning he could possibly take over leading the national intelligence community this month before Pulte has the chance to take the acting role.
Ahead of his impending June 17 confirmation hearing, here’s what to know about Clayton, who currently serves as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and previously chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Corporate law career
Trump said in his Truth Social announcement naming Clayton as his ODNI chief that “few people anywhere in the Legal Community are respected at the level of Jay.”
