Event Brief
Trump intelligence nominee refuses to name 2020 winner
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 2:05 AM ET
Summary: Jay Clayton refused to say who won the 2020 election during his Senate confirmation hearing.
WHO: Jay Clayton
WHAT: Refused to say who won the 2020 election during a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing.
WHEN: Jul 15, 2026 at 6:50 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The refusal occurred during his confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence.
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