Jay Clayton has been sworn in as U.S. director of national intelligence after Senate Republicans confirmed him over Democratic objections tied to his refusal to directly acknowledge Trump's 2020 election loss, CNBC reported.
Key facts
- Jay Clayton was sworn in as U.S. director of national intelligence, according to CNBC.
- Senate Republicans confirmed Clayton to the post.
- Democrats opposed the confirmation.
- Democrats criticised Clayton for refusing to directly acknowledge Trump's 2020 election loss.
Jay Clayton has been sworn in as the U.S. director of national intelligence, according to CNBC.
Senate Republicans confirmed Clayton to the position, CNBC reported, despite opposition from Democrats.
Democrats’ opposition centred on Clayton’s refusal to directly acknowledge Trump’s 2020 election loss, according to CNBC.
Why it matters
The confirmation places Clayton in a senior U.S. intelligence post after a Senate vote in which Republicans backed him over Democratic objections.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the new U.S. director of national intelligence?
Jay Clayton, who has been sworn in as U.S. director of national intelligence, according to CNBC.
Why did Democrats oppose Clayton's confirmation?
According to CNBC, Democrats criticized Clayton for refusing to directly acknowledge Trump's 2020 election loss.
Who confirmed Clayton to the post?
Senate Republicans confirmed Clayton despite opposition from Democrats, CNBC reported.