Wednesday, the 15th, was a tense day on Capitol Hill for two of President Trump’s high-profile nominees. Both Jay Clayton, tapped to lead the Department of National Intelligence, and Todd Blanche, the acting Attorney General seeking confirmation, spent hours in the hot seat as Democratic members of Congress launched a coordinated offensive. However, neither candidate seemed to have the answers needed for an easy confirmation.
According to The Hill, Jay Clayton faced questions regarding Trump’s ongoing attempts to revisit the 2020 election. It should be noted that Clayton’s confirmation is key to reauthorizing expired U.S. foreign spy powers. Democrats have refused to move forward as long as Trump loyalist Bill Pulte remained in the acting role. The hearing dwelt on election integrity and the administration’s handling of journalists.
