Trump appoints Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence amid criticism over the handling of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury materials and Pulte's appointment.
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Trump appoints Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence amid criticism over the handling of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury materials and Pulte's appointment.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump appoints Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence amid criticism over Epstein case materials.1 source
- Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence while simultaneously asking Congress for a short-term extension of FISA.Sub-event
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Jay Clayton
American lawyer
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Jeffrey Epstein
American financier and sex offender (1953–2019)
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Bill Pulte
American philanthropist and executive
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