Senator Warner Opposes Confirmation of Jay Clayton as DNI

WHO:

CBS News - Senator Mark Warner announced his opposition to Jay Clayton.

ABC News - Jay Clayton is the nominee for director of national intelligence (DNI).

WHAT:

CBS News - Senator Warner stated he will vote against the confirmation of Jay Clayton as DNI.

ABC News - Warner expects Clayton to be confirmed due to Republican control of the Senate.

WHY:

CBS News - Warner expressed disappointment in Clayton's testimony at a confirmation hearing, despite having been optimistic about the nominee prior to the hearing.

(UPDATED July 19, 2026 18:12 UTC)

Senator Mark Warner has announced his opposition to Jay Clayton, who is the nominee for director of national intelligence. Warner stated he will vote against Clayton's confirmation, although he expects the nominee to be confirmed due to Republican control of the Senate. The senator expressed disappointment in Clayton's testimony at the confirmation hearing, despite having been optimistic about him before the hearing took place.