Clayton’s Confirmation Under Fire | San Francisco News

Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing turned into a political firestorm as Democrats relentlessly pressed him on the 2020 election, frustrated by his repeated avoidance of directly saying Biden won—only calling it “certified.” Their concern? That if confirmed, Clayton might be vulnerable to pressure from former President Trump to weaponize intelligence agencies in future elections. Senators who backed him earlier expressed disappointment, fearing his weak performance could cost him Democratic support and delay a Republican-backed confirmation. Clayton tried to pivot to his national security credentials and commitment to integrity, but declined to address specifics about Tulsi Gabbard’s election office visit or journalist subpoenas, citing ongoing investigations—drawing further criticism. The Senate Intelligence Committee’s vote looms next week, with the stakes higher than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b733035f3fc549eb