VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-07-15
“I am not an election denier. Joe Biden was certified.”
Jay Clayton · said 2026-07-15 · reported 2026-07-15
Clayton repeatedly declined to answer who won the 2020 election during his confirmation hearing, instead offering this statement.
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