President-elect Trump called on Republicans to be “smart and tough” in the face of potential Democratic efforts to delay the confirmation of his nominees. In a post on Truth Social, Trump highlighted the challenges posed by Senate Democrats who he claimed were organizing to stall and delay the confirmation process for his nominees.
“We just won a Historic Landslide and Mandate from the American People, but Senate Democrats are organizing to improperly stall and delay the confirmation process of many of our Great Nominees,” Trump wrote. “They will try all sorts of tricks starting very soon. Republicans must not allow them to do that.”
Trump emphasized the need for Republicans to stay focused on governing and solving the country’s challenges, which he attributed to the policies of the Democrats. He urged his party to be proactive and resilient in the face of anticipated obstacles in the confirmation process.
“We have a Country to run, and many big problems to solve, mostly created by Democrats. REPUBLICANS, BE SMART AND TOUGH!!!” he added.
The Senate is set to commence hearings next week for Trump’s Cabinet picks, all of whom will require confirmation by a majority of senators. With Republicans holding a 53-47 majority in the Senate, Democrats will face an uphill battle to block nominations. However, Democrats are expected to scrutinize several of Trump’s picks during the confirmation hearings and may employ procedural tactics to slow down the process.
While some nominees like Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of State and Rep. Elise Stefanik for ambassador to the United Nations are likely to garner bipartisan support, others such as Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, director of national intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard, and Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are anticipated to encounter more resistance.
Despite the challenges ahead, Trump’s call for Republicans to stand firm and navigate the confirmation process with determination reflects the heightened political tensions surrounding the transition of power. As the Senate prepares to deliberate on the nominations, the dynamics of confirmation hearings and potential opposition from Democrats remain key factors to watch in the coming days.
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