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On the recordJuly 29, 2026
Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte and former Director Tulsi Gabbard abused our intelligence community to feed President Trump’s election conspiracy theories and lay the groundwork for future election interference.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Statement opposing Jay Clayton's confirmation.

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