Trump intends to nominate US Attorney Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence

President Trump has announced a plan to nominate Jay Clayton. Clayton currently serves as a US Attorney. The nomination targets the director position of national intelligence. The San Francisco Chronicle reports on the proposed appointment. The move would place a legal prosecutor at the intelligence helm. It could signal a shift in the agency’s leadership direction. Critics and supporters are expected to weigh in on the choice. The nomination will proceed through the standard Senate confirmation process.