Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton was sworn in Monday, which makes him the permanent successor to former DNI Tulsi Gabbard. AdvertisementImages from Monday show that Clayton was sworn in by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Jay Clayton has officially been sworn in as U.S. Director of National Intelligence by @SecScottBessent in the Oval Office. “After speaking with the President Trump and Jay Clayton, we have decided the DNI transition will take place this coming Monday,” he posted Saturday. After speaking with the President Trump and Jay Clayton, we have decided the DNI transition will take place this coming Monday.