Donald Trump & Tom Cotton
15 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 01, 2026
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Donald Trump: As president, he nominated Clayton and celebrated his confirmation. The event reinforces his influence over intelligence leadership.
Tom Cotton: As Senate Intelligence Committee chair, he supported Clayton's confirmation and advanced his nomination.
Jul 15, 2026 · 187 articles
Domestic
Donald Trump: Donald Trump>>> appointed Bill Pulte>>> as acting Director of National Intelligence, a move criticized for prioritizing loyalty over experience, potentially impacting the credibility of US intelligence agencies. He also attempted to fire Lisa Cook>>> based on Bill Pulte>>>'s allegations.
Tom Cotton: Tom Cotton, Intelligence Chairman, has been working on a bipartisan deal for FISA Section 702 extension, but Bill Pulte's appointment complicates these efforts.
Apr 20, 2026 · 295 articles
Domestic
Donald Trump: Supports the bill and has indicated he would sign it into law, boosting its prospects.
Tom Cotton: Opposes the bill, citing concerns about dark winter mornings for children.
Jul 14, 2026 · 51 articles
Domestic
Tom Cotton: Tom Cotton, as the Republican chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, praised the cuts to the United States — Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), viewing them as a return to its original mission and a strengthening of national security.
Aug 20, 2025 · 8 articles
International
Tom Cotton: Tom Cotton, a Republican senator, supports releasing the video of the military strike and argues that the survivors remained a valid target, aligning with Donald Trump but splitting with Democrats on the legality of the second strike.
Dec 07, 2025 · 9 articles
International
Tom Cotton: Senator Tom Cotton, head of the Senate Intelligence Committee, defended the attack, stating that Frank Bradley denied receiving a 'kill them all' order and that the survivors were 'trying to flip a boat loaded with drugs'.
Dec 04, 2025 · 13 articles
International
Tom Cotton: Tom Cotton, a Republican Senator, offered a differing account of the video, stating survivors were trying to flip a drug-loaded boat.
Dec 04, 2025 · 8 articles
International
Tom Cotton: Tom Cotton, a Republican senator, defended Admiral Frank Bradley, stating that Bradley was not given orders to kill survivors of the strikes.
Dec 05, 2025 · 11 articles
International
Tom Cotton: Tom Cotton, U.S. Senator, stated that a priority for the military campaign is Iran's 'vast missile arsenal' and expected the airstrike campaign to continue for 'a few weeks'.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
Domestic
Tom Cotton: Tom Cotton supported Kevin Hern's candidacy for the United States, reinforcing the conservative backing for Hern.
Mar 24, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Tom Cotton: Tom Cotton, a US Senator, commented on the situation, supporting Trump's prudence in not ruling out a ground invasion.
Mar 20, 2026 · 9 articles
Domestic
Tom Cotton: Tom Cotton, a Republican Senator, praised Joe Kent's counterterrorism credentials despite the controversy surrounding his resignation.
Mar 17, 2026 · 136 articles
International
Tom Cotton: As Republican Senator and chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Tom Cotton praised President Donald Trump's actions in Iran, stating they made the world safer.
Mar 18, 2026 · 6 articles
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