South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham has thrown his support behind a surprise candidate to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), a move that could shake up the Biden administration's national security team. In an interview on CBS News's "Face the Nation," Graham revealed that he has asked President Trump to consider nominating Jay Clayton, the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, for the top intelligence post. The move comes after President Trump had initially announced plans to nominate Clayton, only to delay the nomination at the last minute. Graham's endorsement could be a significant boost to Clayton's chances of securing the role, which has been a topic of speculation in Washington, D.C.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday said he asked President Trump to proceed with U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton as his pick to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) after he said he would delay his nomination. Graham told CBS News's "Face the Nation" host Margaret Brennan...
