Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte announced over the weekend that he will begin the process of transitioning out of his position. This decision follows the Senate’s confirmation of Jay Clayton, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), which took place last Tuesday.

The transition announcement arrives during a period of increased public and political questioning regarding why Pulte has remained in the role of acting director after the confirmation of his successor. While the Senate has officially approved Clayton for the permanent position, the timeline for the formal handover of responsibilities has been a subject of interest for observers of the intelligence community.

According to the report from The Hill, the transition process is set to commence on Monday. The report notes that Pulte’s departure is occurring against a backdrop of pressure regarding his continued leadership of the intelligence community. No further details regarding the specific nature of the transition or the exact date of Clayton’s formal swearing-in were provided in the initial reporting.