POLITICSJul 15 · 17:58 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press

Trump's intelligence nominee clashes with Democrats over 2020 election

President Donald Trump's nominee for intelligence chief, Jay Clayton, faced repeated Democratic challenges during a confirmation hearing over whether former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election. Clayton avoided confirming Biden's victory, stating the election was 'certified' instead. Democrats expressed concerns about potential Trump influence on intelligence agencies.

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