Donald Trump reportedly got a potentially devastating message from Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, and political observers are speaking up.Trump already announced he would be relying on recess appointments to get some of his cabinet nominees pushed through, but McConnell said on Sunday that such ...

Summary

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell reportedly warned that there will be no recess appointments, directly opposing Donald Trump’s plan to bypass Senate confirmation for controversial cabinet nominees, including Matt Gaetz.

Gaetz has faced allegations of drug use and sexual misconduct.

McConnell’s stance sparked widespread discussion about a looming constitutional showdown.

Critics argue recess appointments could undermine Senate authority and pose national security risks.

Observers question McConnell’s influence, noting potential leadership changes, while others see this as a critical test of Senate integrity against Trump-aligned Republicans.

  • Billiam@lemmy.world
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    2 hours ago

    As shit as Roberts’ SCOTUS is, I don’t think even they’d go that far. Their entire argument hinges on one phrase from Article Two:

    he may, on extraordinary Occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and in Case of Disagreement between them, with Respect to the Time of Adjournment, he may adjourn them to such Time as he shall think proper;

    Supposedly as long as neither the House nor the Senate alter their scheduled appointment dates this clause can’t be invoked.