Senate committee advances Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief
Summary
The Senate Intelligence Committee voted 9 to 8 along party lines to advance Jay Clayton’s nomination for director of national intelligence, despite opposition from Democrats. President Donald Trump nominated Clayton, a former U.S. attorney, to replace acting director Bill Pulte, who lacks national security experience.Key Facts
- The Senate Intelligence Committee approved Clayton’s nomination 9-8, mostly Republicans in favor and Democrats opposed.
- President Trump nominated Jay Clayton last month to be director of national intelligence.
- Clayton previously served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
- Democrats raised concerns during Clayton’s confirmation hearing about the 2020 election results, which Clayton avoided fully answering.
- Democratic Sen. Mark Warner, committee vice chairman, said he will vote against Clayton despite previously supporting him.
- Bill Pulte is the current acting intelligence chief but has no national security background.
- Pulte became acting director after Tulsi Gabbard left the role last month.
- Despite opposition, Clayton is expected to be confirmed due to the Republican Senate majority.
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