Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
The Republicans agreed with Dumocrats to remove very fair, and talented, William Pulte, from serving as Acting DNI in return for getting FISA approved by the Dumocrats. However, the Republicans moved so fast with the hearings of the Great Jay Clayton, curr...
Hahahaha. Trump is the master chess player.
So senate Republicans and Democrats had a deal that an exchange for President Trump getting in Clayton to replace Pulte as DNI ASAP - but Dem’s trap / trick: once the Republicans moved forward the Clayton nomination the Dems decided oh they won’t provide votes to support FISA after all which is what Senate Republicans want to get passed.
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116764370070279119
as part of understanding this traffic jam, DOJ also realized that it needs an immediate replacement for Clayton as U.S. Atty. for Southern dist. NY, & there’s a problem here as Senate tradition has it that senators can use the blue-slip rejection procedure and block nominees & Dems seem to oppose Sullivan law firm Jamie McDonald.
Until Pres. Trump& DOJ can get a replacement for Clayton - Pulte “says on 1st” [base] while who’s on 2nd (U.S. attorney’s office gets figured out) & FISA gets put pn hold unless Save America Act gets attached & passed!
Our President is SO Brilliant! I kekked out loud when I read how he outsmarted everyone! 😹
A Stable Genius. ✨
😂!
even while away in France he makes a great chess move!
Yes!! He's always light years ahead of everyone! Great post fren! 👏
P.S. atty. Peter Ticktin spoke at a Las Vegas conference, said Tina Peters is getting a little bit of spunk and life back in her voice - 6/16
I saw that! God bless & continue to protect Tina! 🙏🤍
A worthy comment on the matters as well https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/06/17/president-trump-suspends-dni-nomination-and-fisa-support-pending-save-america-act/
yes, great article recommendation
there’s also on there at 8 am (EDT) a Sen. Maj. Leader Thune interview (not sure how long it will be there) - if I am understanding it correctly, Thune contradicts Pres. DJT & says that Dems pulled support for FISA once Pulte was placed as Acting DNI.
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The Republicans agreed with Dumocrats to remove very fair, and talented, William Pulte, from serving as Acting DNI in return for getting FISA approved by the Dumocrats. However, the Republicans moved so fast with the hearings of the Great Jay Clayton, current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, that Pulte would be gone before the Dumocrats would vote on FISA.
Now, the Dumocrats are saying they will vote against FISA — So, the Republicans wound up having fulfilled their commitment, but Dumocrats broke the Deal.
In addition, the newly nominated U.S. Attorney, Jamie McDonald, must be confirmed and blue slipped. Because of the ridiculous views of Republicans on blue slipping (Dumocrats are often willing to nix it), I may not be able to get the extraordinary Sullivan & Cromwell Partner, Jamie, approved, and I don’t want to take Jay Clayton away from the great job he is doing until Jamie is in place.
Therefore, to add a slight bit of intrigue but, for the Good of the Nation, and the People of our Country, I will not approve FISA without THE SAVE AMERICA ACT going along with it.
Not complicated, actually, the Republicans fell into a trap. Regarding the approval of our Great Patriot, Jay Clayton, we are cancelling the Senate Hearing RE: DNI today, and will not be going forward until Jamie McDonald is approved to be U.S. Attorney. In the meantime, Bill Pulte will remain as the Acting Director of National Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP Jun 17, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Tom Cotton is a snake and rino