The remarks emphasize the role of the upper house in vetting executive appointments ahead of the general election. Schumer's comments indicate that the approval of Trump's staffing of the government will depend on the nominees' quality and the party that holds the majority.
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Schumer Says Democratic Senate Would Confirm Very Few Trump Nominees
US Politics15 days ago
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would likely be rejected by the Senate if Donald Trump names him to the post and Democrats retain control of the chamber. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told Semafor in a pre-election interview that only "very few" of Trump's nominees would be confirmed if candidates are as "crappy" as current selections.
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