Trump asks next Senate leader allow him to bypass approval for cabinet appointments

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

66% : This time around, Trump is more prepared.
56% : Texas Senator John Cornyn agreed Trump has the power to do so and urged Senators to get Trump's cabinet chosen quickly.
55% : Florida Senator Rick Scott backed Trump "100%".
43% : Trump wrote.
34% : In his Truth Social post, Trump also asked that the Senate block any judicial nominations until he takes office because "the Democrats are looking to ram through their Judges.
33% : Complaining that Senate approval takes too long, Trump said anyone seeking the leadership position "must agree to Recess Appointments (in the Senate!)" on Truth Social on Sunday, a tactic that would effectively allow him to place any person in his cabinet without formal Senate approval.
33% : Throughout his first term, Trump memorably had a difficult time holding onto a full and consistent cabinet.
28% : "Trump appointed approximately 220 judges while president, a tactic that helped reshape the federal judiciary and assist Republicans in pursuing litigation.
17% : In 2020, Trump threatened to use recess appointments by forcing Congress to adjourn.

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