Jay Clayton, President Trump’s nominee to replace Tulsi Gabbard as head of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday morning, July 15, 2026.

Clayton previously chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and was nominated for the ODNI role following pressure on Trump regarding his appointment decisions.

The hearing marks a key step in the confirmation process for Clayton’s new position overseeing national intelligence operations in the United States.

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