Directors of National Intelligence
See also: List of United States Directors of National Intelligence by time in office| No. | Director | Term of Office | President(s) served under | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | John Negroponte | April 21, 2005 – February 13, 2007 | George W. Bush | |
| 2. | VADM John Michael McConnell, USN (Ret.) | February 13, 2007 – January 27, 2009 | George W. Bush
Barack Obama |
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| 3. | ADM Dennis C. Blair, USN (Ret.) | January 29, 2009 – May 28, 2010 | Barack Obama | |
| 4. | David C. Gompert (Acting) | May 28, 2010 - August 5, 2010 | ||
| 5. | Lt. Gen. James R. Clapper, USAF (Ret.) | August 5, 2010 – present | ||
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