Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has assured the conservative base that, contrary to reports suggesting otherwise from outgoing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, recess appointments are still very much on the table.
According to a now-deleted tweet by Jane Mayer of The New Yorker, McConnell was quoted at a Washington gathering on Sunday as saying, “There will be no recess appointments.”
The tweet was later deleted for unclear reasons, and Mayer has neither retracted nor issued a clarification following its removal.
By the way – this person is not stupid and knows a total forest fire was lit on X over the news SHE reported. Not issuing an immediate clarification or retraction signifies there was no error… someone just didn’t like the news being reported.
Odds are, it’s a private event, and…
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 18, 2024
Senate Republicans, who recently chose RINO Sen. John Thune (R-SD) to succeed McConnell upon his retirement, signaled a shift in approach, suggesting that all avenues, including recess appointments, are under consideration.
During a press conference on Wednesday, when pressed about the possibility of bypassing the traditional confirmation process for Trump’s nominees, Thune stated, “We will look at and explore all options to make sure they get moved quickly.”
In an X post, Thune added, “We must act quickly and decisively to get the president’s nominees in place as soon as possible, & all options are on the table to make that happen, including recess appointments. We cannot let Schumer and Senate Dems block the will of the American people.”
Meanwhile, Senator Rick Scott, an outspoken conservative and a key contender for the role of Senate Majority Leader, didn’t hold back.
In response to Mayer’s since-deleted tweet, Scott pushed back, stating unequivocally, “Yes, there will be [recess appointments].”
Yes, there will be. https://t.co/wn8EzfnKHr
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) November 18, 2024
The far-left media was quick to pounce on the growing tension within the Republican Party.
Far-left Raw Story reported that McConnell’s alleged statement has fueled speculation about a brewing standoff between Senate Republicans and Trump’s team.
After McConnell reportedly said, “There will be no recess appointments,” social media was overtaken by talk of the upcoming standoff.
Former federal prosecutor Harry Litman said, “Lines are drawn.”
“It would be sad as well as disgraceful if the Senate caved on this,” he added. “And the stakes go beyond the political, and even the constitutional. It’s an inordinate and unnecessary national security risk.”
HuffPost reporter Yashar Ali said, “McConnell will not be Senate Republican Leader soon, but he may be saying this based on conversations with his colleagues.”
“The idea that the U.S. Senate will give up its authority on this matter with the flip of a switch is foolish,” Ali said. “They’re not going to stop using pro-forma.”
As The Gateway Pundit reported, the U.S. Constitution allows the President to make temporary appointments during Senate recesses to fill positions that require Senate approval.
For a recess appointment to be possible, Congress must be in recess for at least 10 days.
The House can influence the recess appointment process. The House Speaker may propose a concurrent resolution for both chambers to adjourn, effectively facilitating the conditions needed for a recess appointment.
Alternatively, if the House and the Senate are unable to agree on adjournment, the President might use this disagreement to adjourn both, enabling the use of recess appointments, according to CNN.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) told Shannon Bream on Sunday that if the Senate fails its job, the House will “evaluate the recess appointment option at the appropriate time.”
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