Trump’s demand for recess appointments faces headwinds following controversial Cabinet picks
SUMMARY
President-elect Trump’s call for Senate Republicans to facilitate recess appointments has met with resistance. Trump urged Republicans to allow him to make temporary appointments while the Senate is in recess, a move intended to bypass Senate Democrats' potential delays. However, several Republican senators, including Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), expressed concerns, favoring a standard vetting process. Sen. John Thune (R-SD) also emphasized a preference for maintaining traditional confirmation hearings. Some Republicans, such as Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), indicated recess appointments might be considered if Democrats obstruct nominations, while Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) suggested Trump might use his constitutional authority to adjourn Congress if the House and Senate are in disagreement. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats warned that setting such a precedent could impact future confirmations, urging Republicans to uphold the traditional confirmation process.
