Summary
Donald Trump’s plan to use recess appointments for key roles could spark a Supreme Court challenge, as Senate Republicans may resist confirming controversial nominees.
Recess appointments, which bypass Senate approval, were restricted in a 2014 Supreme Court ruling, but Trump might test limits by forcing a Senate recess using a rarely invoked constitutional provision.
The conservative-majority Supreme Court could revisit its stance, though precedent favors limiting such appointments.
Legal challenges could delay any impact, as standing requires an affected party to sue, potentially prolonging disputes for years.
I think this will be an area to follow. I’ve been curious about the conflicts that will arise in Trump’s administration. I have a feeling that the Gaetz nomination then withdrawal is a sign of things to come.
If they’re too busy fighting each other, that would limit the amount of damage they could do I guess
“When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.”