US SENATE CONFIRMS CLAYTON AS TRUMP’S NEW SPY CHIEF

The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Donald Trump’s top intelligence official Tuesday, putting a permanent chief in charge of the country’s spy agencies as the president revives unsupported election fraud claims… Senators voted 51-47 to confirm Clayton’s appointment, with all Democrats in the upper chamber voting against it.

News - South China Morning Post reports that the US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Donald Trump’s top intelligence official Tuesday, putting a permanent chief in charge of the country’s spy agencies as the president revives unsupported election fraud claims…

The report adds: Senators voted 51-47 to confirm Clayton’s appointment, with all Democrats in the upper chamber voting against it.

“Jay is outstanding in every way, and will do a spectacular job as Director!” Trump said in a post on Truth Social shortly after the vote.

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