Trump Delays Clayton's Nomination for Intelligence Director to Try to Push Congress on Voter ID Bill

President Trump said Wednesday that he was delaying federal prosecutor Jay Clayton's nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community in a bid to force Congress to act on a voter ID bill that currently lacks enough support for passage.

Trump Delays Clayton's Nomination for Intelligence Director to Try to Push Congress on Voter ID Bill

TL;DR

  • President Trump is delaying Jay Clayton's nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community.
  • The delay is a tactic to force Congress to act on a voter ID bill.
  • The voter ID bill currently lacks enough support for passage.