The president-elect emphasized that any senator seeking leadership roles must commit to using recess appointments to ensure timely confirmations, critical for effective governance.
In discussing the Senate's partisan atmosphere, Johnson underlined potential hindrances to confirmations, stating, "If this thing bogs down, it would be a great detriment ... to the American people."
Johnson expressed concerns regarding the executive power implications of bypassing traditional confirmation processes, stating, "I’m sympathetic to opposition to Trump’s proposal, but it’s a distractive tactic."
Sen. Coons expressed skepticism about the Republican Senate's willingness to agree to recess, affirming their constitutional role as checks and balances in governance.
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