President-elect Trump’s group is assured that Senate Republicans will approve his cupboard choice – regardless of a number of the picks elevating eyebrows from Republicans and Democrats alike.
A Trump transition official confirmed to Fox Information that the president-elect is “confident that Senate Republicans will hold the line.”
“President Trump is confident that Senate Republicans will hold the line and respect the will of the American people by approving his cabinet nominees,” the official mentioned.
The official mentioned that Trump is “very happy” with the vice president-elect, saying that Vance is “laser focused on already getting the ball rolling on his highly-qualified nominees.”
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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a Home Republicans Convention assembly on the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill on November 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Allison Robbert-Pool/Getty Photos)
Trump’s nominees and administration picks throughout his second administration are being publicly introduced at a a lot sooner tempo than throughout his first administration in 2016, which the transition group attributed to Trump’s dedication to placing “America first.”
“The American people re-elected President Trump by a resounding margin, giving him a mandate to implement the promises he made on the campaign trail, and his Cabinet picks reflect his priority to put America First. President Trump will continue to appoint highly qualified men and women who have the talent, experience and necessary skill sets to Make America Great Again,” Trump-Vance transition spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt beforehand instructed Fox Information Digital when requested about Trump’s speedy rollout of Cupboard picks.
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Trump’s most contentious selection to this point has been Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., for lawyer common. The choose got here as a shock to many because the firebrand doesn’t have any prior legislation enforcement expertise and faces misconduct allegations.
Gaetz was below investigation by the Home Ethics Committee, which subpoenaed him as just lately as September for an ongoing investigation into alleged sexual misconduct with a minor.
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Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing and had instructed the panel he would “no longer voluntarily participate” in its probe. Gaetz resigned from Congress shortly after Trump made the announcement.
Vice President-elect Vance and former Rep. Gaetz have been seen leaving the Capitol constructing on Wednesday, Nov. 20. (Fox Information)
On Wednesday, Vance and Gaetz have been noticed leaving the Capitol.
A supply acquainted beforehand instructed Fox Information Digital that Gaetz is “working the phones” to deal with considerations from GOP senators forward of his affirmation hearings subsequent yr. He’s additionally making the rounds with Vance on Capitol Hill to fulfill with senators instantly.
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“The meetings have been productive with AG nominee Gaetz listening to senators’ thoughts on the role of the DOJ and the confirmation process. Gaetz is looking forward to meeting with more senators throughout this process on the Hill,” a Trump transition official instructed Fox Information Digital.
Fox Information Digital has reached out to the Trump transition group for remark.
Fox Information Digital’s Emma Colton and Andrea Margolis contributed to this report.
