Why Trump is Demanding Recess Appointments for his Cabinet

Thursday, November 14, 2024

As President-elect Trump rolls out his Cabinet picks, he has called on the Senate to allow for recess appointments " a process that would allow him to install officials without congressional approval.

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Why it matters:

By demanding recess appointments, Trump is asking the Senate to surrender its advise-and-consent role for Cabinet confirmations, a key lever in the system of checks and balances against presidential power.

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"Trump could use this power in an unprecedented way, potentially forcing Congress into a recess, then using it to make unilateral appointments, Charles Cameron, a professor of politics and public affairs at Princeton University, told Axios Thursday.

Trump's "gambit would be a gigantic delivery of power to the President," the professor said.

"This power transfer goes against senators' very DNA," he added."

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2024-11-14 05:51 PM | Reply

This is how Rome's senate fell and Ceasar became a monarch.

#2 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-11-14 05:53 PM | Reply

Tangentially related...

Trump advisers propose bypassing FBI background checks for appointees
www.theguardian.com

... Donald Trump's aides have floated the idea of granting immediate security clearances to officials in a second term and doing away with FBI background checks for appointees who might otherwise fail the process, according to a person familiar with the matter.

The plan would be intended to eliminate the risk of the former president's nominees for senior posts being subject to intrusive background investigations intended to check for criminal histories, conflicts of interest or other potential liabilities that would normally be deemed disqualifying. ...

To me, it looks like Pres-elect Trump is moving towards unchecked power for his Presidency.

#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-11-14 05:55 PM | Reply

"the Roman Senate granted Julius Caesar many honors, including the title of dictator for life"

If Trump convinces or republican congress to bestow their power to the executive branch, democracy is over

#4 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-11-14 05:57 PM | Reply

... Trump is asking the Senate to surrender its advise-and-consent role for Cabinet confirmations, ...

At this point, the question we will not know an answer to until next year is: will the Senate go along with Pres-elect's Trump's request?

#5 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-11-14 06:17 PM | Reply

will the Senate go along with Pres-elect's Trump's request?

Yes.

#6 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-11-14 06:26 PM | Reply

Yes.

Absolutely. Elon has said he'll launch financial campaigns against any Republican in Congress that crosses him and his co-president, Lewzer.

#7 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-11-14 06:30 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

The demented orange pedo and Venmo Gaetz always perk up when they hear the word "recess."

#8 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2024-11-14 07:12 PM | Reply

Another good reason we need Public Financing of Elections... paid for by Big Corps and Big Media.

#9 | Posted by Corky at 2024-11-14 08:28 PM | Reply

Dude, it's over. If the Republicans don't wake up.

What's the chance of that? America loves a Strong Daddy.

Trump Uber Alles. Rome Fell into Tyranny... Why not Washington DC?

People are not Rational.

#10 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2024-11-14 09:48 PM | Reply