美国参议院情报委员会以9比8的投票结果推进了特朗普提名的Jay Clayton出任国家情报总监一职 [1]。该委员会由9名共和党人和8名民主党人组成 [1]。
Clayton曾担任证券交易委员会(SEC)主席 [1]。民主党参议员对其提名提出了强烈反对。俄勒冈州民主党人Ron Wyden表示，Clayton"从头到尾已证明自己无法说真话或展现独立于特朗普的一丝一毫" [1]。民主党议员的反对主要源于Clayton关于2020年大选欺诈的言论以及对其独立性的担忧 [1]。
如果获得参议院确认，Clayton将接替现任代理总监Bill Pulte [1]。Pulte自上任后已解雇了数十名办公室工作人员 [1]。此外，Clayton的确认可能为国会推进《外国情报监视法》(FISA)的更新提供便利 [1]。
The Senate Intelligence Committee voted 9-8 to advance Jay Clayton's nomination as Director of National Intelligence, as put forward by President Trump. [1] The committee comprises nine Republicans and eight Democrats. [1]
Clayton, who previously served as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, is a former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. [1] If confirmed by the full Senate, he would replace acting Director Bill Pulte. [1]
Democratic senators have opposed Clayton's nomination, citing concerns about his independence and past statements. Senator Ron Wyden stated that Clayton had "demonstrated from top to bottom that he cannot tell the truth or show an ounce of independence from Trump." [1]
Recent developments at the intelligence office have drawn attention, as the current acting director Pulte has dismissed dozens of office staff members since taking the position. [1] Should Clayton win Senate confirmation, it could facilitate Congress's efforts to update the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). [1]