VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-24
“We will make every effort to downgrade as much intelligence as possible so you can share it with State Department personnel at your discretion.”
Jay Clayton · said 2026-10-23 · reported 2026-10-24
Clayton told Rubio in the memo that he would make every effort to downgrade intelligence so Rubio could share it with State Department personnel.
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