- Donald Trump unexpectedly delayed the nomination of Jay Clayton to lead the U.S. intelligence community.
- The delay is intended to pressure Congress to approve James McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
- Trump also stated he would not approve the renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) unless his 'Save America Act' was passed concurrently.
- This decision follows bipartisan opposition to William Pulte, whom Trump announced would remain as acting Director of National Intelligence.
- McDonald, a former federal prosecutor, is currently part of Trump's legal team appealing felony convictions in New York.
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