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Mark Warner says he will vote against Trump pick Jay Clayton as DNI
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia announced he will vote against President Trump's nominee Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence, expressing disappointment in Clayton's confirmation hearing performance despite prior optimism.
- Warner criticized Clayton for evading questions about the 2020 election results and downplaying Tulsi Gabbard's involvement in an FBI search in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Despite Warner's opposition, Clayton is expected to advance out of the Senate Intelligence Committee due to the Republican majority and likely be confirmed by the Senate.
- Warner contrasted Clayton with the current acting DNI Bill Pulte, whom he described as lacking intelligence experience and being overly loyal to Trump, resulting in controversial criminal referrals against Trump's political opponents.
- Warner expressed hope that Clayton will demonstrate the competence and integrity he previously exhibited during his tenure at the SEC if confirmed.
