Republican senators vying for majority leader vowed Sunday to meet President-elect Donald Trump’s demands ahead of Inauguration Day.
playing cards revealed On Sunday, Republican-majority Senate leaders must support recess appointments to ensure Cabinet positions are confirmed quickly and unimpeded. The three senators vying for the leadership position – Sens. John Thune of South Dakota, Sen. John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida — are all vying for the leadership seat ahead of Wednesday’s secret ballot election by Senate Republicans. It complied with President Trump’s conditions.
“Republican senators seeking coveted leadership positions in the U.S. Senate must agree to recess appointments (in the Senate!) that would otherwise be impossible to get confirmed in a timely manner. No. In some cases, voting can take more than two years. This is what they did four years ago, and we cannot let it happen again,” President Trump wrote to X. “We need to restock quickly!”
Republican senators seeking coveted leadership positions in the U.S. Senate must agree to recess appointments (in the Senate!). Without this, you won’t be able to get approval in a timely manner. In some cases, voting can take more than two years. this is…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 10, 2024
“Additionally, no judges should be confirmed during this period because Democrats are looking to ram the judges as Republicans fight for leadership,” the president-elect added. “This is unacceptable. Thank you!”
Scott answered President Trump’s announcement 6 minutes after posting.
“I agree 100%. I will do whatever it takes to get your nomination passed as quickly as possible,” Scott wrote, prompting an endorsement from billionaire Elon Musk.
I agree 100%. We will do whatever it takes to get your nomination passed as quickly as possible. https://t.co/GlrHx2zJXh
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) November 10, 2024
Musk was loyal to President Trump during the campaign. meant his support for Scott responded about 30 minutes after the Florida senator. (Related: President-elect Trump starts in earnest, warns President Putin not to escalate war in Ukraine during phone conversation)
Thune and Cornyn are seen as front-runners, but Scott has received support from other prominent Trump allies, including a Republican senator from Florida. marco rubioformer 2024 presidential candidate Vivek RamaswamyRepublican Florida House of Representatives. byron donaldAlabama Republican Senator. Tommy Tuberville Founder of Turning Point USA charlie kirk.
Rick Scott is elected Senate Majority Leader! https://t.co/lpT34yHTKk
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 10, 2024
“We need a Senate Majority Leader who will make debt reduction a top priority,” Scott wrote to X. “That means no more trillion-dollar omnibus policies full of wasteful spending.”
Scott appeared on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” hours before Trump’s announcement to ensure Trump’s nominee is approved and his policies move forward. He vowed to bring “big changes” to the Senate.
The time for bold action to quickly confirm President Trump’s nominees and enact his agenda in the Senate begins today.
We can and must change the direction of our country. That’s why I’m running for Senate Majority Leader. pic.twitter.com/3ZLXYkxZAG
— Rick Scott (@ScottforFlorida) November 10, 2024
“The time for bold action begins today to swiftly confirm President Trump’s nominees and enact his agenda in the Senate,” Scott wrote to X. “We can and must change the direction of our country. That’s why I’m running for Senate Majority.” Leader. “
Thune issued a statement pledging to keep all options on the table to get President Trump’s nominee through the Senate, including making recess appointments.
“One thing is clear: we must act swiftly and decisively to get the presidential cabinet and other nominees in place as soon as possible and begin to realize the mission entrusted to us. All options are on the table to make that happen, including vacation plans, something will happen,” Thune said. According to to the New York Times.
“We will not allow Mr. Schumer and Senate Democrats to thwart the will of the American people,” he added on social media.
We must act quickly and decisively to get our presidential nominee in place as quickly as possible. All options are on the table to make that happen, including recess appointments. We cannot allow Mr. Schumer and Senate Democrats to thwart the will of the American people.https://t.co/h6gDmjhbqn
— Sen. John Thune (@SenJohnThune) November 10, 2024
Mr. Cornyn’s staff told the New York Times that he had already advocated for expedited appointments of President Trump’s nominees, but spoke out on social media after the president-elect made the request.
It is unacceptable for senators to obstruct the president. @realDonaldTrump Ministerial appointments. If that happens, we will continue the session, including weekends, until they relent. Additionally, the Constitution explicitly gives the president the power to make vacation appointments. …
— Sen. John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) November 10, 2024
“It is unacceptable for a senator to block President @realDonaldTrump’s cabinet appointments,” Cornyn wrote on X. “If they do, we will remain in session, including weekends, until they relent. Additionally, the Constitution explicitly gives the president the power to make vacation appointments.”
The Senate, currently controlled by Democrats with a single vote, aims to approve as many of Biden’s judicial nominees as possible before Trump takes office with legislative authority, New York reported. The Times reported.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced in February his intention to step down from Senate leadership after the 2024 election.
