Senate Democrats are plotting to delay the confirmations of the rest of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees as retaliation for his administration effectively shutting down USAID, according to reports.
Axios reported that Democrats believe obstructing the confirmation process will telegraph a “strong response” to Trump for allowing Elon Musk to restructure the US Agency for International Development on Monday.
SCOOP: Senate Democrats are privately eyeing delays on all Trump nominees as retaliation for his restructuring of USAID, Axios has learned. https://t.co/Dp0KK0lP8O
— Axios (@axios) February 4, 2025
From Axios:
This would go beyond the “blanket hold” that Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) has placed on State Department nominees. Democrats are furious at Trump’s actions, and want to signal a strong response.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) told Axios on Tuesday that he’s willing to place holds on Trump nominees on the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Blumenthal said the caucus is proceeding as if there is a blanket hold on Trump nominations.
The confirmation votes for Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard, FBI Director nominee Kash Patel, and Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi have been scheduled for this week.
It’s been reported that all four have secured enough Senate votes to be confirmed.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday accused Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) of carrying out a “coup” against the U.S. for shuttering USAID.
“The American people will not stand for an un-elected secret group to run rampant through the executive branch. Being innovative is good, but Mr. Musk, this isn’t a tech startup. These are public institutions,” Schumer said.
He’s mad that @DOGE is dismantling the radical-left shadow government in full view of the public.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 4, 2025
This is our ONE CHANCE to return POWER to the PEOPLE from an unelected BUREAUcracy back to DEMOcracy!!
Only with the support of YOU can this succeed. Thank you, unknown soldiers. https://t.co/G8ZCOUSHN6
Musk responded on X, “He’s mad that @DOGE is dismantling the radical-left shadow government in full view of the public. This is our ONE CHANCE to return POWER to the PEOPLE from an unelected BUREAUcracy back to DEMOcracy!! Only with the support of YOU can this succeed. Thank you, unknown soldiers.”
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