NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 25: James Clapper, U.S. Director of National Intelligence, pauses while speaking at the Council of Foreign Relations, October 25, 2016 in New York City. His discussion with moderator Charlie Rose focused on the lessons he's learned after serving as Director of National Intelligence for six years and the intelligence challenges the next U.S. president will face. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON DC (CNN) — Director of National Intelligence James Clapper submitted his letter of resignation to the House Select Committee on Intelligence Wednesday night, he said.
“(I) submitted my letter of resignation last night, which felt pretty good,” he said.