Trump's Shadow Spymaster: The Jay Clayton Appointment Raises More Questions Than Answers The confirmation of Jay Clayton as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence has been met with a mix of reactions.
Some hail his appointment as a stabilizing force in an increasingly turbulent world of espionage and counter intelligence, while others see it as a concerning development.
Clayton's background is notable for its lack of experience in the field of intelligence gathering. As a former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission and current U. S.