Schumer supports Democrats delaying all Trump nominees who lack unanimous support
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has taken a stand in support of delaying the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees if they do not have unanimous support in the Senate. This move comes amidst Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., filing cloture on the nominations of John Ratcliffe for CIA director, Kristi Noem for Homeland Security secretary, and Pete Hegseth for defense secretary.
However, a last-minute objection from Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., regarding Ratcliffe’s nomination led to hours of debate, potentially pushing the confirmation votes for Trump’s national security nominees into the weekend. Schumer emphasized the importance of having a thorough and full debate on the Senate floor for nominees like Ratcliffe, whom Democrats have “serious concerns” about.
Despite the delay tactics, Ratcliffe was eventually confirmed by the Senate with a vote of 74-25 on Thursday afternoon. When asked about supporting the slowdown of confirmation processes for Trump’s nominees, Schumer expressed his backing for the move. He highlighted the need for a detailed discussion, particularly in cases where there are doubts about certain nominees. Schumer specifically mentioned his concerns about Ratcliffe and his hypothetical response to being overseen by Tulsi Gabbard in the Office of National Intelligence.
Thune, on the other hand, expressed frustration with the Democrats’ delay tactics, urging for a more efficient confirmation process. He emphasized the importance of America’s national security interests and criticized the stalling tactics employed by Democrats.
Ratcliffe’s bipartisan approval by the Senate Intelligence Committee with a vote of 14-3 led Thune to believe that the confirmation vote for him “shouldn’t be hard.” He underscored the bipartisan support for Ratcliffe’s qualifications for the CIA director position and questioned the purpose of stalling the confirmation process.
In conclusion, the debate over Trump’s Cabinet nominees continues to unfold in the Senate, with both Democrats and Republicans taking firm stances on the confirmation process. As the discussions and debates persist, the final confirmation votes for these nominees remain pending, with the potential for further delays and deliberations in the coming days.
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