John Thune says recess appointments are ‘on the table’ as battle for Trump confirmations drags on

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John Thune says recess appointments are ‘on the table’ as battle for Trump confirmations drags on

In an exclusive interview with The Post Wednesday, Thune said “at some point” the Senate will have to change the nominations process.

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WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) on Thursday floated allowing for recess appointments to speed up confirming a backlog of 161 administration officials tapped by President Trump.

“I think everything is on the table,” Thune told reporters, adding that alternatives — including limiting debate time or changing other procedural rules — “make more sense.”

The Senate has confirmed just 115 appointees, leading some members of the Republican conference like Mike Lee of Utah to call for a cancellation of the August recess to ram through the rest.

 

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Trump claims Schumer tried to 'extort' $2B to approve key appointments​

Chuck Schumer had tried to "extort" billions from the Republicans in order to expedite presidential appointments.

"Politically embattled Senator, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, wants the Republicans to pay, as EXTORTION, TWO BILLION DOLLARS in order for the Radical Left Democrats to approve the hundreds of Trump Appointments who have been waiting for months, and are raring’ to go," he posted on Truth Social. "This has never happened before. There has never, in U.S. history, been such a delay. THEY ARE EXTORTIONISTS! Republicans must create legislation in order to get out of the grasp of these Country hating THUGS. Move quickly!!! MAGA."

Trump did not elaborate on the purpose which Schumer allegedly sought the money.

Trump claims Schumer tried to 'extort' $2B to approve key appointments

Thus far, Democrats have declined to allow the Senate to confirm nominees by voice vote or unanimous consent

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Trump claims Schumer tried to 'extort' $2B to approve key appointments​

Chuck Schumer had tried to "extort" billions from the Republicans in order to expedite presidential appointments.

"Politically embattled Senator, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, wants the Republicans to pay, as EXTORTION, TWO BILLION DOLLARS in order for the Radical Left Democrats to approve the hundreds of Trump Appointments who have been waiting for months, and are raring’ to go," he posted on Truth Social. "This has never happened before. There has never, in U.S. history, been such a delay. THEY ARE EXTORTIONISTS! Republicans must create legislation in order to get out of the grasp of these Country hating THUGS. Move quickly!!! MAGA."

Trump did not elaborate on the purpose which Schumer allegedly sought the money.

Trump claims Schumer tried to 'extort' $2B to approve key appointments

Thus far, Democrats have declined to allow the Senate to confirm nominees by voice vote or unanimous consent

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Mind as well make some money while losing ground. Exposing how they "matter-of-fact, oh by the way," think internally...now for all the world to see.

From what it seems like, the Senate will try to gavel-in every three days to not officially grant recess appointment power to Trump. I believe there are ways Trump can override "gavel-in" attempts. We will have to see. But if Trump does get his window to appoint during any portion of recess (however officially breif -- even if just a few days) can get all his appointments in. I believe it is only good though for so long. But long enough to extend just beyond the midterms...hehe.