India, June 12 -- President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Jay Clayton, the former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI).

In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote, "I am pleased to announce the Nomination of very Highly Respected Jay Clayton. to be the next Director of National Intelligence and, importantly, to serve in my Cabinet."

The announcement came after intense criticism of Trump's decision to install housing regulator Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief following Tulsi Gabbard's planned departure.

Trump described Clayton as one of the most respected lawyers in the country and urged the Senate to confirm him quickly. Clayton's nomination will req...