President Trump delayed Jay Clayton's nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community, saying he's trying to force Congress to pass a voter ID bill that currently lacks enough support to be approved.

The Senate was set to begin the confirmation process for Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence Today. But President Trump is calling for a delay.

The president said he expects loyalist and controversial pick Bill Pulte to serve as the interim intelligence director until Clayton’s replacement at the Manhattan US Attorney’s…