Bennet Statement on Voting Against the Confirmation of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence

About About Michael Legislation News Press Releases Social Media Newsletter Archive Services Priorities Top Issues Child Tax Credit Investing in Colorado Contact Map Español Acerca de Michael Escribe a Michael Prioridades Servicios Visitando D.C. Bennet Statement on Voting Against the Confirmation of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after he voted not to approve President Trump’s nomination of Jay Clayton to serve as the Director of National Intelligence: “I’m concerned Jay Clayton lacks the independence necessary to successfully lead our intelligence community. […] Jul 29, 2026 | Press Releases Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after he voted not to approve President Trump’s nomination of Jay Clayton to serve as the Director of National Intelligence: “I’m concerned Jay Clayton lacks the independence necessary to successfully lead our intelligence community. While I recognize his prior public service, Clayton’s repeated deference to the Trump White House – whether in indulging Trump’s false claims about the integrity of our election system or the improper issuance of subpoenas to reporters who wrote a story that President Trump disliked – suggests his top priority will be placating Donald Trump. On that basis, I cannot support his nomination. I hope he will not follow in the footsteps of other nominees who have surrendered their personal reputations to curry favor with the President. Our national security depends on it.” ### Contact Info 261 Russell Senate Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-5852 Fax: 202-228-5097 View State Offices Resources Write to Michael Get Help with a Federal Agency Visiting DC Investing in Colorado Map ©2026 U.S. Senate. All Rights Reserved.  | Privacy Policy Follow Follow Follow Follow Follow