The White House Cabinet page says Jay Clayton was sworn in as Director of National Intelligence on August 3, 2026.
The White House Cabinet page says Jay Clayton was sworn in as Director of National Intelligence on August 3, 2026.
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Director of National Intelligence. This profile tracks public intelligence assessments, testimony, declassified material and claims concerning the Intelligence Community.
Current record notes: The White House Cabinet page says Jay Clayton was sworn in as Director of National Intelligence on August 3, 2026. FactFlag separates the officeholder’s own statements, the underlying government record, independent reporting and political interpretation.
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- The White House Cabinet page says Jay Clayton was sworn in as Director of National Intelligence on August 3, 2026.
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