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US Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the Director of National Intelligence in a 51-47 party-line vote. Democrats opposed his nomination, citing his refusal to acknowledge Joe Biden's 2020 election victory and concerns about political influence on intelligence agencies. Senator Ron Wyden called Clayton an "election conspiracy wingman" and an unqualified conspiracy theorist. Clayton had sidestepped questions about the 2020 election during his confirmation hearing. This confirmation gives President Trump another key ally in directing national intelligence.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 1 · Right 2 n = 3
- Centre (1): Mint
- Right (2): Firstpost, The Pioneer
- International (4): BBC News, Deutsche Welle, France 24, The Guardian