Key facts
- Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence lacked a security clearance.
- The nominee was selected for the role despite not having clearance.
Sources have indicated that the individual chosen by Donald Trump to head the U.S. intelligence community did not possess a security clearance at the time of his selection. This information pertains to the nominee for the Director of National Intelligence position, a critical role within the national security apparatus. The lack of clearance prior to nomination raises questions about the vetting process for such high-level appointments.