Trump's intelligence head pick Jay Clayton gives opening statement at Senate committee hearing
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Jon Ossoff questioned President Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, about who he believed won the 2020 presidential election.
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Ron Wyden pressed Clayton for more details on the process before the subpoenas were sent.
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Trump's pick for spy chief: ‘I'm not an election denier'
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Trump intelligence pick Jay Clayton refuses to say Biden won 2020 election - The Guardian.
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**Summary:** The Senate Intelligence Committee held a hearing to confirm President Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton. Clayton gave an opening statement before the confirmation process began. **Why It Matters:** This event highlights ongoing scrutiny of the Trump administration and its nominees, particularly regarding their handling of sensitive information and potential biases
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