First Published: June 11, 2026, 2:05 PM EDT

Trump nominates Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence

Donald J.Trump posted on Truth Social on June 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST, announced the nomination of Jay Clayton, former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, as his choice for Director of National Intelligence in a post on Truth Social.

Donald J.Trump posted on Truth Social on June 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST, announced the nomination of Jay Clayton, former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, as his choice for Director of National Intelligence in a post on Truth Social.

Donald J.Trump announced his nomination of Jay Clayton, former SEC Chairman, to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence. This Cabinet-level role oversees the U.S. intelligence community and significantly impacts national security.