The U.S. Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the director of national intelligence on July 28, 2026. The confirmation vote resulted in a tally of 51-47, with all Republicans supporting Clayton's nomination and all Democrats opposing it. During the confirmation hearing, Clayton did not address questions regarding the 2020 election and did not state whether Trump lost.
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Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as the director of national intelligence with a vote of 51-47. The vote was strictly along party lines, with Republican support and Democratic opposition.
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