NEW: Reporter asks Rep. Thomas Massie about Trump's nomination of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General.
Reporter: Will he be confirmed by the Senate?
Massie: "Doesn't need to... we recess. He’s the Attorney General. Suck it up."pic.twitter.com/C9djSuw2D6— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) November 13, 2024
I’m not clear about how recess appointments work. Does the Senate have to recess after Trump has been inaugurated for his cabinet picks to get in through recess appointment or would recess appointment also apply to his choices if the Senate went into recess before he is inaugurated?
It appears the nominations must be made by a sitting president not just the president-elect for recess appointments to take place. That means the Senate will have to recess after 1/20/2025. I think it’s in session at the time of inauguration.