Trump and Thune Are Increasingly Out of Sync
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TL;DR
- President Trump unexpectedly derailed a Senate confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, nominee for director of national intelligence.
- Trump stated he would not proceed with Clayton's nomination until Jamie McDonald's nomination is approved.
- McDonald is Trump's nominee to replace Clayton as the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
- The move disrupted Senate Majority Leader John Thune's plans for a quick confirmation.