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Raskin Warns Trump Could Appoint Jay Clayton, Undermine Biden Victory

7/29/2026

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Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) warned President Donald Trump may name Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence.
He said Clayton would refuse to confirm President Joe Biden’s 2020 win during Senate hearings.
Raskin noted Trump ordered intelligence agencies to take a larger midterm role, raising meddling concerns.
He warned Trump dismissed the 17-agency finding that Vladimir Putin interfered in the 2016 election.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) warned President Donald Trump may name Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence.
He said Clayton would refuse to confirm President Joe Biden’s 2020 win during Senate hearings.
Raskin noted Trump ordered intelligence agencies to take a larger midterm role, raising meddling concerns.
He warned Trump dismissed the 17-agency finding that Vladimir Putin interfered in the 2016 election.