Trump has suggested he wants to use “recess appointments” to confirm his Cabinet nominees when he takes office, a process that could allow controversial picks like former Rep. Matt Gaetz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to avoid a contentious Senate confirmation process. www.forbes.com/sites/alison... - ThreadSky

forbes.com • 119 days ago

Trump has suggested he wants to use “recess appointments” to confirm his Cabinet nominees when he takes office, a process that could allow controversial picks like former Rep. Matt Gaetz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to avoid a contentious Senate confirmation process. https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2024/11/14/can-trump-confirm-nominees-like-gaetz-and-rfk-jr-without-senate-recess-appointments-explained/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=forbes

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lou-iz.bsky.social•119 days ago

Why does US have so many loop holes??

mmepamplemousse.bsky.social•119 days ago

So basically be a dictator like he said he would be. But eggs will be cheaper so it will be worth it. 🙄

peacelovejoykim.bsky.social•119 days ago

Unfortunately they probably won’t. But R’s sure owned us Libs, didn’t they?! 😖

threedeep03.bsky.social•119 days ago

The smokescreens were flying (spin, spin, spin)

buddysson913.bsky.social•119 days ago

Genus Moronus is an early riser.

patty-frommi.bsky.social•119 days ago

Will the Senate so willingly relinquish its power? Will Senators be satisfied to be Trump’s doormat?

alinasopinion36.bsky.social•119 days ago

A Russian puppet to the white house here we go! We all know that the mastermind behind this is Elon Musk, good riddance America! ✌🏻

soundtheretweet.bsky.social•119 days ago

Any Senator or Congressman who paves the way for recess appointments by surrendering their constitutional authority and allowingTrump to “be a dictator from day one,” should be made to surrender their seats rather than be allowed to subvert our democracy

vickyk.bsky.social•118 days ago

We all realize that past practice doesn’t matter to republicans… they’ll just do what ding ding wants because they have no spines…

canweschmooze.bsky.social•119 days ago

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYeHw8dC/

rebelron.bsky.social•119 days ago

How long till the assignations on certain ppl starts happening. Anybody.

bluebabe58.bsky.social•119 days ago

Less than a week.

davegoldsby.bsky.social•119 days ago

This just in: Trump nominates Flat Earth Society President to head US Geological Survey.

sbuller.bsky.social•119 days ago

What do we need a Senate for if these feckless grifters are just going to fall in line & let Donald Trump do whatever he wants, with no oversight?
Why are we allowing our tax dollars to go to these people who won't work?
A bunch of grifters elected them.
Let THEM pay their salaries!

mariejo1965.bsky.social•119 days ago

Well US people widely voted for Trump dictatorship right ? Many Americans will suffer and let’s be not naive even those who voted for Trump…

danfoxmi.bsky.social•119 days ago

Widely voted? No. It wasn’t a landslide. It was relatively narrow.

mariejo1965.bsky.social•119 days ago

Well to me when you win presidential house and senate races yes it is widely … you have all powers

danfoxmi.bsky.social•119 days ago

No, not widely. A lot of close races. It’s not like this was 60-40 or even 55-45. It’s a 1-2 point race. That isn’t “widely.”

mariejo1965.bsky.social•118 days ago

I do understand your point of view but as quoted by AP “With hard-fought yet thin majorities, Republican leaders are envisioning a mandate to upend the federal government and swiftly implement Trump’s vision for the country.”

rulesfortitans.bsky.social•119 days ago

Especially those who voted for Trump.

They've proven violence is acceptable. Authoritarians will use them to gain power, but can't have them at the gates.

The "can't take my guns" crowd will learn tyrants won't risk an armed populace.

The 2A will be infringed upon, but will start with Minorities.

steeeker.bsky.social•119 days ago

No friggin' way!!!

steeeker.bsky.social•119 days ago

No friggin' way

threedeep03.bsky.social•119 days ago

No recess let's keep it moving, that's when they come up with that outrageous foolishness. They need to face consequences, enough of these fools games. Do the crime do the time. It's a dam circus

kelossus987.bsky.social•119 days ago

Someone needs a backbone in the Republican Party.

mcapanzzi1.bsky.social•119 days ago

He’s not suggesting that he might, he’s signaling that he definitely will.

aeb23.bsky.social•119 days ago

Trump is getting ready to make the US a third world country, the spread of disease , the loss of expertise , and the full politicization of the DOJ.

aeb23.bsky.social•119 days ago

This will be a test of the GOP leadership in the Senate. Will they just roll over or take their advise and consent function serioulsy?

getkevinburke.bsky.social•118 days ago

His cabinet picks are incredibly diverse. He’s got both Anglos AND Saxons.

raylh.bsky.social•119 days ago

There can be no dissent.

bust3d00.bsky.social•119 days ago

Of course he does

greenie1950.bsky.social•119 days ago

Where’s the koolaid!

countrygal.bsky.social•119 days ago

Look for the felon to designate his choices as ACTING, thereby avoiding confirmation hearings.

lookinotout.bsky.social•119 days ago

usa is in difficult times.

bluebabe58.bsky.social•119 days ago

Yes we are. 😞

dittzx.bsky.social•119 days ago

A sexual assaulter appointing a guy investigated for trafficking women to the highest law enforcement position in the land.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the new Republican party.

beartromboneparrot.bsky.social•119 days ago

They need 60 votes to go to the recess, and 60 votes to change the rule. I'm nauseous optimistic he won't do this.

danfoxmi.bsky.social•119 days ago

He said it: he wants to be a dictator.

artisanbrain.bsky.social•119 days ago

Proof that if you are rich, it's who you know to get a job, qualified or not. Time to tell the politicians their jobs are on the line. If these madman assorted Russian agent, part-time tv host, puppy killer, & abuser are the best of maga & republican party. We can vote find better, now or in 2-4 yrs

tonynovakclifford.bsky.social•119 days ago

Isn’t this what most Forbes readers voted for? Asking for a friend…

mimi1961.bsky.social•119 days ago

If he does this there's no end to him picking more unqualified conspiracy theorists!🤬

zschnitz.bsky.social•119 days ago

The fact that he feels he needs to circumvent his own party shows that he’s conscious about how destructive and unpopular his picks are. Even other Republicans can’t stand Gaetz and Gabbard.

craigamartin.bsky.social•119 days ago

Those pesky confirmation processes before taking power.
Is there enough time to stop this or minimize its usage?
Supreme Court ruled against Obama

arspolitico.bsky.social•119 days ago

Goodbye USA

mikusa.bsky.social•119 days ago

Yeah, but the Congress COULD withhold the appointee’s paycheck until confirmed or on any subsequent appointment. Bring your popcorn and soda

florianch.bsky.social•119 days ago

He doesn't give up on his clown dream team.

emmylux.bsky.social•118 days ago

emmylux.bsky.social•119 days ago

Absolutelynot. That is a joke

jasonwegner.bsky.social•119 days ago

Ya know what, if anything this presidency will teach us, I hope it's that we need stronger guard rails in place. Probably won't happen but it definitely should.

atubee.bsky.social•119 days ago

He said we wouldn’t have elections again if he was elected. Unless they find evidence of election fraud, he’s our dictator

jasonwegner.bsky.social•119 days ago

I'm trying not to be so doom and gloom about the time after his next 4 years but yes for now I agree, he's basically out dictator.

atubee.bsky.social•119 days ago

I’m trying not to either but I am also not holding my breath. I’m also having zero sympathy for his voters.

jasonwegner.bsky.social•119 days ago

They just wanted to reinvent the system but they didn't care that trump is going to do it in a way that is going to bring harm to a lot of people.

jasonwegner.bsky.social•119 days ago

I don't really either, but honestly I feel like the people that voted for him wanted a change, so much so that they didn't care to listen to his policy choices. Hopefully this will teach some to pay more attention.