Key facts
- Jay Clayton, Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, refused to confirm Joe Biden won the 2020 election.
- Clayton's Senate confirmation hearing included discussions about the future of the ODNI and declining trust.
- Democrats questioned Clayton about his subpoenas of New York Times journalists.
- Clayton indicated he would be 'helpful' in developing an economic strategy with China.
Jay Clayton, Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, declined to directly state that Joe Biden won the 2020 election during his Senate confirmation hearing. Democrats questioned Clayton about his recent subpoenas of New York Times journalists in his current role as the U.S. Attorney for Manhattan. The hearing also addressed concerns about the future of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) due to declining trust. Clayton indicated he would play a 'helpful' role in agreeing on an economic strategy with China.