Intelligence officials welcome Trump nominees Pulte and Clayton for top intelligence posts

Intelligence officials have publicly welcomed President Trump's latest intelligence appointments. The administration named Pulte to serve as acting director of national intelligence. It also named Clayton as the director of national intelligence. Both nominees were announced by President Trump in recent statements. Senior leaders in the intelligence community expressed support for the selections. Pulte and Clayton have prepared to assume their respective responsibilities. Their upcoming leadership will influence the direction of U.S. intelligence work. Observers will watch the transition as the new officials take office.