Jay Clayton was confirmed by the US Senate as Trump's intelligence chief after the president's original choice was rejected due to lack of relevant experience. Clayton's confirmation comes amid Trump's renewed false claims about the 2020 election and scrutiny over the administration's intelligence agency oversight.
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Clayton's appointment comes as Trump lately has renewed false claims about the 2020 election, drawing scrutiny over the administration's handling of intelligence agencies ahead of the midterms.
Jay Clayton's confirmation comes after the US president's original choice was rejected by lawmakers due to lack of relevant experience