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Originally Posted by photon
The Constitution allows for temporary filling of federal offices without confirmation if the Senate is not in session.
Last week Trump said that the Senate should elect a majority leader that is willing to call recesses that would allow him to sidestep the confirmation process.
Not sure if Thune will be willing to do that, but nothing would surprise me.
I mean Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence???
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I'm not sure why Trump's considering this when the GOP controls the Senate, unless he's worried the Senate won't confirm his nominees, which is concerning lol. Also, apparently, recess appointments are fairly common? Clinton had over 100, Obama 30ish and GWB with over 170 LOL.