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Dear John,

Democrats are crowing about the supposedly anti-constitutional
practice of recess appointments for Trump cabinet picks, but recess
appointments go back to the beginning of our Republic. Established in
Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution, recess appointments allow
the President to fill vacancies temporarily when the Senate is not in
session. This mechanism has been used by presidents from George
Washington to Joe Biden.

The incoming Republican Senate majority diminishes the need for recess
appointments in the upcoming transition. The new Senate, convening on
January 3, 2025, will have sufficient time to deliberate on Trump’s
nominees before his January 20 inauguration. This process underscores
Republican confidence in navigating the confirmation process without
bypassing Senate scrutiny.

With 51 Republican senators, the GOP majority can afford up to THREE
DEFECTIONS in confirming nominees, with Vice President-Elect JD Vance
expected to break any 50-50 ties. This slim margin intensifies the
importance of party unity, particularly with moderate Republicans like
Murkowski, Collins, and Todd Young (R-IN) signaling skepticism about
key appointments.

President-elect Trump has proposed high-profile and controversial
figures for key cabinet positions. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) for Attorney
General is among the most debated nominees. Gaetz has drawn strong
support from Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Chairman of the House Judiciary
Committee, who commended Gaetz’s legal acumen and potential to
reform the Department of Justice. Jordan argues that Gaetz would
address perceived abuses of power, including political targeting and
unresolved investigations such as January 6 and the Dobbs leak.
However, skepticism within the Republican ranks could complicate
Gaetz's confirmation.

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Senators like LISA MURKOWSKI (R-AK) and SUSAN COLLINS (R-ME) have
voiced reservations about the nomination. Murkowski dismissed the
choice as unserious, while Collins expressed surprise, emphasizing the
extensive questioning likely at confirmation hearings. Both senators
represent moderate or independent factions within the GOP, adding
complexity to Trump’s confirmation strategy.

Other contentious nominations include Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for
Secretary of Health and Human Services and Pete Hegseth for Secretary
of Defense. Murkowski and Collins, both members of the Senate Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (HELP), have hinted at
concerns over Kennedy's controversial views on vaccines. Murkowski, a
vaccine proponent, could influence the HELP Committee's proceedings,
while SEN. BILL CASSIDY (R-LA), expected to chair the committee, may
also be pivotal in these deliberations.

Senators like JOHN CURTIS (R-UT) have emphasized institutional norms,
opposing extended Senate recesses to bypass confirmation processes. At
the same time, Young has criticized Trump for his handling of the
January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

Meanwhile, public support for Trump’s picks will be critical.
Grassroots Republican voters are urged to contact their senators and
advocate for swift confirmation.

CONTACT YOUR SENATORS BELOW:

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)              202-224-6665

Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME)                202-224-2523

Sen.-elect John Curtis (R-UT)            202-225-7751

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA)                    
202-224-5824

Sen. Todd Young (R-IN)                    
202-224-5623

While Trump’s nominations signal a bold, reform-oriented agenda, the
confirmation process relies on a Senate majority, and public advocacy
will be pivotal in securing the approval of these contentious
figures. 

TOGETHER, WE WILL HOLD THE SENATE ACCOUNTABLE FOR UNIFYING OUR
GOVERNMENT UNDER THE TRUMP MANDATE!

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