Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump arrives for a working session on promoting economic growth with G7 leaders and G7 outreach partners (Getty)Donald Trump unexpectedly delayed the nomination of Jay Clayton to lead the U.S. intelligence community. The delay is intended to pressure Congress to approve James McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Trump also stated he would not approve the renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) unless his 'Save America Act' was passed concurrently. This decision follows bipartisan opposition to William Pulte, whom Trump announced would remain as acting Director of National Intelligence. McDonald, a former federal prosecutor, is currently part of Trump's legal team appealing felony convictions in New York. In fullTrump keeps Bill Pulte in acting intelligence role while attacking ‘Dumocrats’ on Truth Social over FISA and Save America ActThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in