Trump's Troubling Ties to Beijing The US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence scrutinized Jay Clayton's nomination for a top intelligence post, revealing a disturbing trend: some high ranking officials are willing to downplay China's threat.
Specifically, Clayton said the US can still work economically with Beijing despite geopolitical challenges, raising questions about his ability to tackle the nation's most pressing intelligence concerns.
During the hearing, Clayton attempted to clarify his stance on perceived threats, but it's clear that his views on China's economic influence conflict with those of some colleagues.