Summary
Ahead of Senate Republicans’ leadership election, Donald Trump is pressuring candidates to support recess appointments for faster cabinet approvals, bypassing standard Senate confirmation.
Trump’s demands, posted on X, have prompted candidates John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott to consider supporting this rule change.
All three are vying to replace Mitch McConnell as GOP leader and have emphasized their loyalty to Trump.
Trump also urged Republicans to block lame-duck judicial appointments by Democrats.
Trump allies, including Elon Musk and Senators Mike Lee and Marco Rubio, have endorsed Scott.
Rules and laws laws being followed? Precedent being respected? Court orders being abided by?
Oh, bless your heart.