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Clayton’s Election Stance Sparks Friction | US News
Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing turned fiery as Democrats relentlessly pressed him on the 2020 election, demanding he confirm Biden’s victory — a stance Clayton repeatedly avoided, sparking outrage from key senators. With fears he might be used by former President Trump to meddle in future elections, Democrats see his reluctance as a red flag. Despite his strong background in prosecuting terrorism and fraud, and his pledge to uphold national security and interagency cooperation, the friction with Democrats threatens his confirmation — even as Republicans push for swift approval to replace…
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