Trump picks Manhattan prosecutor Jay Clayton as intelligence chief

President Donald Trump named Jay Clayton as his choice for the intelligence director. Clayton currently serves as a prosecutor in Manhattan. The appointment places a legal professional at the helm of the intelligence apparatus. The nomination will be sent to the Senate for confirmation. If confirmed, Clayton would oversee the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The selection reflects the administration’s focus on prosecutorial expertise. Critics have raised questions about his lack of intelligence background. The Senate’s review is expected to begin shortly.