On August 7, Jay Clayton was sworn in as the nation’s ninth director of national intelligence (DNI), following confirmation by the United States Senate last week. Director Clayton has previously served as United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Following his oath of office, Director Clayton stated, “I am deeply grateful to President Trump for his continued trust and confidence in me. ODNI was established following September 11th, 2001, to ensure the tragic events of that day never happen again. Twenty-five years later, our adversaries continue to threaten our people and our freedoms. It is more important than ever for the Intelligence Community to deliver the best possible intelligence to the president, policymakers, military leaders, and Congress. Intelligence is our first line of defense, and we must get it right.”
“Throughout my career, I have been charged with building world-class teams committed to their mission, and we have delivered for the people we serve,” Director Clayton continued. “The safety and security of the American people will be our North Star, and we will work to make sure the American people have complete confidence in the IC through proper oversight, transparency, and accountability. This includes ensuring the vital work of our IC is never weaponized for political motives. I look forward to leading an organization and community that is streamlined, agile, team-oriented, and mission-focused—and I look forward to making sure the men and women of the IC have the resources they need to carry out our critical mission.”
Source: ODNI
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