'Lines are drawn': Onlookers stunned as McConnell reportedly delivers bad news to Trump
'Lines are drawn': Onlookers stunned as McConnell reportedly delivers bad news to Trump
Donald Trump reportedly got a potentially devastating message from Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, and political observers are speaking up.Trump already announced he would be relying on recess appointments to get some of his cabinet nominees pushed through, but McConnell said on Sunday that such ...
Summary
Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell reportedly warned that there will be no recess appointments, directly opposing Donald Trump’s plan to bypass Senate confirmation for controversial cabinet nominees, including Matt Gaetz.
Gaetz has faced allegations of drug use and sexual misconduct.
McConnell’s stance sparked widespread discussion about a looming constitutional showdown.
Critics argue recess appointments could undermine Senate authority and pose national security risks.
Observers question McConnell’s influence, noting potential leadership changes, while others see this as a critical test of Senate integrity against Trump-aligned Republicans.
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Checks and balances are working.
LOL let's see something actually get blocked before we conclude that. This is merely a delay.
We already did - McConnell blocked Trump's pick for the next senate majority leader last week.
McConnell is leaving office and very soon will be irrelevant. Sure, it's great that something was blocked before he's in office, but it doesn't tell us anything about what will happen after.
Yes, which is why he put someone loyal to himself in charge of the senate. Someone who criticized Trump for Jan 6.
Ok ok I'll acknowledge that you are right. It doesn't feel like much of a check when gestures around but I'll grant that you are the best kind of correct.