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Top Senate Democrat knocks ‘chaos and confusion’ from White House over delayed Clayton nomination

Top Senate Democrat knocks ‘chaos and confusion’ from White House over delayed Clayton nomination

Summary

Senator Mark Warner criticized President Donald Trump for delaying the nomination of Jay Clayton to be the director of national intelligence. Warner said this delay is causing confusion and could harm national security.

Key Facts

  • Senator Mark Warner is a Democrat from Virginia.
  • Jay Clayton was nominated to be the director of national intelligence (DNI).
  • The DNI is the top official in charge of U.S. intelligence agencies.
  • President Donald Trump has delayed the nomination process for Jay Clayton.
  • Senator Warner called the delay a sign of dysfunction in the White House.
  • Warner expressed concern that the delay could hurt America's national security.
  • Warner suggested the delay is being used as a political tactic.
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