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Clayton’s Election Testimony Sparks Debate | Salt Lake City News
Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing turned fiery when Senator Jon Ossoff pressed him on who won the 2020 election—Clayton sidestepped by calling Biden certified and inaugurated, sparking accusations of evasion. Defenders argue his role as DNI doesn’t require declaring election winners, a task reserved for election officials or DOJ. Meanwhile, investigations into the 2020 election, including Georgia activity, continue—with Jack Smith’s team reviewing communications. The episode underscores the fragile state of election trust and the high stakes of how public figures navigate truth in a…
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