Yup, Democrats Will Stall Trump’s Nominees at Every Turn

PJ Media ^ | 01/05/2024 | Matt Margolis

[SeekAndFind]

The new year began on a violent note, as a terror attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans left at least 14 dead and dozens injured. The suspect, reportedly inspired by ISIS, used firearms and an improvised explosive device.

The FBI bizarrely hesitated to immediately label it as terrorism. Meanwhile, a potential terror attack also unfolded in Las Vegas, where a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump Hotel. These incidents highlight America’s vulnerabilities and the need for strong leadership in federal law enforcement. As such, many were calling on the swift confirmation of Trump’s nominees to lead the Justice Department and the FBI.

“After what appears to potentially be an ISIS inspired terrorist attack last night in New Orleans, it's even more vital that we quickly confirm all of President Trump’s nominees,” freshman Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) said New Year’s Day. “Every single national security nominee should be confirmed & ready to protect America by January 20th.”

Well, despite the legitimate concerns, it looks like Democrats are prepared to stall Trump’s nominees. On Sunday, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) stated on CNN’s “State of the Union” that there is no need to rush the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director. Klobuchar bizarrely argued that the FBI is “very functional” and does not require immediate leadership changes in light of these events.

“In light of the New Orleans terrorist attack, Trump allies are urging you and your colleagues in the Senate to move quickly on confirming the president elect’s national security team,” began host Jake Tapper. “You have signaled some opposition to Kash Patel serving as leader of the FBI but Republicans say delaying his confirmation will hurt operational security. How do you respond to that?”

[Organic Panic]

Recess appointments. F the democrats. Stuff every dirty trick they ever pulled right back in their faces.

[The_Media_never_lie]

Well, despite the legitimate concerns, it looks like Democrats are prepared to stall Trump’s nominees. On Sunday, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) stated on CNN’s “State of the Union” that there is no need to rush the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director. Klobuchar bizarrely argued that the FBI is “very functional” and does not require immediate leadership changes in light of these events.

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The head of the FBI is a conspiracy theorist and publicly stated Trump was not shot, merely injured by shrapnel!

[MNJohnnie]

Injured by shrapnel for a complete untouched teleprompter.

It is a shamelessly stupid lie even by Alt Left standards

[eyeamok]

I can’t think of a better reason to keep the same rules as the last administration and Investigate every elected demonrat in DC, then go to the States.

[AnotherUnixGeek]

BS. The Republicans have an absolute majority in the Senate. If any of Trump’s nominations are held up, it will be because RINOs hold them up. The Democrats are simply doing what you’d expect.

[BigFreakinToad]

No one seriously expected anything but that correct?

[silent majority rising]

Recess appointments in his back pocket? How does that work?

[gundog]

Wray said he’d resign at the end of Biden’s term....

[17th Miss Regt]

Yep. He does not want to get fired by Trump.

[The_Media_never_lie]

Injured by shrapnel for a complete untouched teleprompter.

It is a shamelessly stupid lie even by Alt Left standards

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This dude who claimed Trump was injured by shrapnel, not shot, is currently head of the FBI! He stonewalled Congress and said he had to catch a plane (to his vacation spot)! And Kolbuchar says the FBI is in good hands!

[montag813]

Is the no-filibuster “Reid Rule” rule only for judicial nominees?

[Savage Beast]

The last thing the Democrats want is for Trump and MAGA to succeed. They’ll stop at nothing.

[stylin19a]

Pres. Trump needs to take a close look at the Vacancies Act.

https://presidentialtransition.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2017/11/Partnership_Vacancies_Act_FAQ.pdf

Generally, the Vacancies Act imposes a 210-day cap on the period during which someone can execute the functions of a PAS position on a temporary basis.

The time limit begins to run on the date the vacancy occurs.
Years in which a first-term president is inaugurated, however, are treated differently.
(*Could Pres. Trump still be considered a first term president?)

Positions that are vacant during the 60-day period beginning on Inauguration Day may be filled in an acting capacity for up to 300 days (in other words, 90 days longer than the general 210-day cap). For example, the 300-day limit for a vacancy that existed on inauguration day on January 20, 2017 ran through November 16, 2017.

The time limit for an acting official is suspended, however, if the president nominates someone to the PAS position. For example, if someone is serving as acting deputy secretary at a cabinet agency and another individual is nominated to that position, the 210- or 300-day countdown (whichever is applicable) would effectively stop while the nomination is pending before the Senate.

If the nominee for that deputy secretary position is rejected, returned or withdrawn, the president is provided an additional 210 days in which an individual may serve in that role in an acting capacity. If a second nominee is submitted for the deputy secretary position, the 210-day countdown is again suspended while the nomination is pending. If this second nomination fails, the acting official may serve another 210 days after the failure of the nomination. Once that 210-day cap is reached, the position is considered vacant.

Near as I can figure, If he works it right, he can have his people in these positions for as long as he wants and can bypass congress altogether.

Example: Appoint Pete Hegseth as acting. Let him serve 208 days. Nominate him to the senate on day 209. Withdraw him on day 210. Appoint him acting on day 211. Wash\rinse repeat.

[Thapsus_epiphany]

Crush them every chance we get.

No mercy.

They had none for us these past four years.

[JJBookman]

...EXACTLY, my thoughts!

When the one year is up, they can complain about from their cells in Gitmo.

[From The Deer Stand]

Senator Amy loves the Democrat weaponized FBI.

[Republican Wildcat]

Nope. They can still delay things by bogging the Senate down with other procedures...but they cannot block them by a filibuster requiring 60 votes for cloture anymore.

[SuperLuminal]

"Yup, Democrats Will Stall Trump’s Nominees at Every Turn

Yup, Democrats and RINOs Will Stall Trump’s Nominees at Every Turn

[Bob Wills is still the king]

“Is the no-filibuster “Reid Rule” rule only for judicial nominees?”
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Mayne not even those, since Thune already said preserving it is his primary goal as Leader.