Top Senate Democrat knocks ‘chaos and confusion’ from White House over delayed Clayton nomination

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Mark Warner criticized President Trump for delaying the nomination of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Warner described the situation as an extraordinary display of dysfunction, claiming national security is being used as a political bargaining chip. Schumer stated that Trump is holding national security hostage. Meanwhile, Trump posted on Truth Social that the nomination delay ensures specific Federal Housing goals are addressed before the confirmation process.